At a glance
Reported students
757
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
59.08
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
240.5
Academy of Arts and Letters: 757 reported students.
State peer staffing position
69th percentile
12.8:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Academy of Arts and Letters
Academy of Arts and Letters is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Brooklyn. It is one of 42 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #13. NCES reports 757 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, close to the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (36.6%) and White (35.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Academy of Arts and Letters
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 59.08 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White35.7%
- Hispanic13.2%
- Black36.6%
- Asian6.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial7.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #13
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
782 reported students
PS 20 Clinton Hill
Elementary · Grades PK–05
689 reported students
PS 133 William a Butler
Elementary · Grades PK–05
611 reported students
Emily Warren Roebling School (The)
Elementary · Grades KG–06
594 reported students
PS 11 Purvis J Behan
Elementary · Grades PK–05
923 reported students
PS 282 Park Slope
Elementary · Grades PK–05
569 reported students
Public schools near Academy of Arts and Letters
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS 44 Marcus Garvey Elementary · New York City Geographic District #13 | PK–05 | 120 | 0.2 mi |
| Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - CSD 13.2 Elementary · Charter · Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - CSD 13.2 | KG–08 | 580 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 256 Benjamin Banneker Elementary · New York City Geographic District #13 | PK–05 | 178 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 93 William H Prescott Elementary · New York City Geographic District #13 | PK–05 | 179 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 308 Clara Cardwell Elementary · New York City Geographic District #16 | PK–08 | 197 | 0.5 mi |
| Brooklyn Brownstone School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #16 | PK–05 | 352 | 0.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Academy of Arts and Letters
What grades does Academy of Arts and Letters serve?
Academy of Arts and Letters reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #13.
How many students attend Academy of Arts and Letters?
Academy of Arts and Letters reported 757 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Academy of Arts and Letters?
The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 757 students and 59.08 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Academy of Arts and Letters a public, charter, or magnet school?
Academy of Arts and Letters is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #13 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Academy of Arts and Letters students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
36.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Academy of Arts and Letters in?
Academy of Arts and Letters is part of New York City Geographic District #13, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 42 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Academy of Arts and Letters?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 44 Marcus Garvey (0.2 mi), Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - CSD 13.2 (0.4 mi), PS 256 Benjamin Banneker (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.