Serving 521 students in grades Kindergarten-11, Ember Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- 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)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
521 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ember Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2703 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
18%
29%
Black
78%
16%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ember Charter School's ranking?
Ember Charter School is ranked #2703 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% 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.
In what neighborhood is Ember Charter School located?
Ember Charter School is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.
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