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#2832 of 4,742 schools in NY
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East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (ebacs)
Elementary School · EAST BROOKLYN ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL (EBACS)
260 SHEPHERD AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11208
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 546 schools in Brooklyn. Learn more
Enrollment
130
Student-Teacher
18.6:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
130
Student-Teacher
18.6:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#2,832 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#369 of 570
public schools
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East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (ebacs)
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About East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (ebacs)
East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (ebacs) is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of EAST BROOKLYN ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL (EBACS). East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (ebacs) serves approximately 130 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-4th, and has a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (ebacs) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,832 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
- This school 5.8 · Average
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 130 students, East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (ebacs) is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (ebacs) is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
93.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (ebacs) Compares
See how East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (ebacs) performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
260 SHEPHERD AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11208
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (ebacs) may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 108 SAL ABBRACCIAMENTO (rated 7.7/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 65 (rated 6.9/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 159 ISAAC PITKIN (rated 6.8/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| VISTA ACADEMY Brooklyn | 0.1 mi | 7.5 |
| LIBERTY AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.1 mi | 7.0 |
| ACHIEVEMENT FIRST APOLLO CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.1 mi | 6.7 |
| PS 345 PATROLMAN ROBERT BOLDEN Brooklyn | 0.2 mi | 4.3 |
| PS 108 SAL ABBRACCIAMENTO Brooklyn | 0.2 mi | 7.7 |
| PS 89 CYPRESS HILLS Brooklyn | 0.2 mi | 4.6 |
| PS 938 Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 5.4 |
| MS 935 Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 7.2 |
| TRANSIT TECH CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.3 mi | 6.6 |
| PS 158 WARWICK Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 4.9 |
| PS 290 JUAN MOREL CAMPOS Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 5.9 |
| EAST NEW YORK MIDDLE SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 4.9 |
| EAST NEW YORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 4.2 |
| PS 65 Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 6.9 |
| BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC ACADEMY Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 5.4 |
| JHS 218 JAMES P SINNOTT Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 4.1 |
| SCHOOL FOR CLASSICS HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 6.6 |
| PS 159 ISAAC PITKIN Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 6.8 |
| JHS 292 MARGARET S DOUGLAS Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 5.3 |
| PS 202 ERNEST S JENKYNS Brooklyn | 0.9 mi | 4.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11208 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$59,988
Median Home Value
$638,200
Median Rent
$1,563/mo
Population
106,901
College Educated
15.8%
Homeownership
25.9%
Avg Commute
45.2 min
Poverty Rate
20.1%
Median Age
34.3
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| AHI EZER YESHIVA SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 5.8 |
| EPIPHANY LUTHERAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 5.8 |
| HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL Norwich, NY | 5.8 |
| HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL Syracuse, NY | 5.8 |
| PS 190 SHEFFIELD Brooklyn, NY | 5.8 |
| PS 92 MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE New York, NY | 5.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (ebacs)
What grades does East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (ebacs) serve?
East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (ebacs) serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (ebacs)?
East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (ebacs) has an enrollment of approximately 130 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (ebacs)?
The student-teacher ratio at East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (ebacs) is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (ebacs) rank in NY?
East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (ebacs) ranks #2,832 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (ebacs)'s MySchoolScout rating?
East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (ebacs) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (ebacs) a charter school?
Yes, East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (ebacs) is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (ebacs) a Title I school?
No, East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (ebacs) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (ebacs)?
93.1% of students at East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (ebacs) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 130
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 93.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.9%
- Phone
- (347) 442-7990
Resources & Links
District
EAST BROOKLYN ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL (EBACS)- District Enrollment
- 130
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $46,637
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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