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#1951 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 41% in state
Community Roots Charter School
Elementary School · Community Roots Charter School · Brooklyn, NY
A charter elementary school in Brooklyn, NY where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
51 ST EDWARDS ST-3RD FL, Brooklyn, NY 11205
- Math 49% proficient (2022)
- Reading 58% proficient (2022)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Community Roots Charter School score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2013, reaching 53% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 89Very Walkable
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 93Biker’s Paradise
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,753
Median home value
$892,800
Median rent
$2,307/mo
College educated
52.5%
Homeownership
29%
Poverty rate
26.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS 67 Charles a DorseyEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.0 mi | 181 | Compare → |
| Greene Hill SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| PS 287 Bailey K AshfordEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 121 | Compare → |
| PS 46 Edward C BlumEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 222 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Community Roots Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $24,032NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Community Roots Charter School is listed in COMMUNITY ROOTS CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Community Roots Charter School
Community Roots Charter School is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of Community Roots Charter School, serving approximately 464 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,951 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Community Roots Charter School
What grades does Community Roots Charter School serve?
Community Roots Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Community Roots Charter School?
Community Roots Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 464 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community Roots Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Community Roots Charter School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Community Roots Charter School rank in NY?
Community Roots Charter School ranks #1,951 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Community Roots Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Community Roots Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Community Roots Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Community Roots Charter School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Community Roots Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Community Roots Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Community Roots Charter School a Title I school?
No, Community Roots Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Community Roots Charter School?
31.7% of students at Community Roots Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 464
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.6%
- Phone
- (718) 858-1629
- Area population (ZIP 11205)
- 50,205
- Area average commute
- 35.8 min
- Area median age
- 30.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11205; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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