New American Charter School serves 192 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 192 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New American Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
New American Charter School's student population of 192 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 48% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
192 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of New American Charter School is 0.22, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
7%
29%
Black
88%
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are New American Charter School often compared to?
New American Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 135 Sheldon A Brookner by visitors of our site.
How many students attend New American Charter School?
192 students attend New American Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of New American Charter School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New American Charter School?
New American Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does New American Charter School offer ?
New American Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is New American Charter School part of?
New American Charter School is part of New American Academy Charter School School District.
In what neighborhood is New American Charter School located?
New American Charter School is located in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 23 other public schools located in Canarsie.
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