Overview
EAST FLATBUSH ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL (EFACS) is a public primary serving grades 0–4 in BROOKLYN, New York. The school enrolls 222 students. It is part of the EAST FLATBUSH ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL (EFACS) district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
88% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–4
DistrictEAST FLATBUSH ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL (EFACS)
County36047
CityBROOKLYN
ZIP11203
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID360120806698
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment222
White1.4%
Hispanic / Latino4.3%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian90.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %88%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)