Ember Charter School

Serving 521 students in grades Kindergarten-11, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-11
  • Enrollment: 521 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : 20-24%
  • : 35-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ember Charter School's student population of 521 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-11
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
521 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ember Charter School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
(14-15)
20-24%
48%
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(14-15)
35-39%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
18%
29%
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Black
78%
16%
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White
n/a
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.36
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Ember Charter School?
521 students attend Ember Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Ember Charter School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ember Charter School?
Ember Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ember Charter School offer ?
Ember Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-11 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ember Charter School part of?
Ember Charter School is part of Ember Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-11
  • Enrollment: 521 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : 20-24%
  • : 35-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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