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Achievement First East New York Charter Elementary School

Grades: K-4
557 Pennsylvania Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11207
Phone: 718-485-4924

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This is a charter school. It is an independent public school open to all New York City students.

Why might this school be a good fit? It offers another option. Charter schools vary in approach and discipline and some offer longer school days and school years.

To enroll in this school, you must participate in a lottery that is separate from the DOE school enrollment process. A charter school gives priority to children residing in its school district. For more information visit our Charter School page.

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School Stats

Citywide Average Key
This school is Better Near Worse than the citywide average

Is this school safe and well-run?

From the 2022-2023 NYC School Survey

How many teachers say they would recommend this school to other families?
-4891%
84% Citywide Average

From the 2019-20 NY State Report Card

How many students were suspended?
5%
1% Citywide Average
Teacher turnover rate
-4786%
0% Citywide Average

From this school's most recent Quality Review Report

Are teachers effective?

From 2023 End-of-year Attendance and Chronic Absenteeism Report

How many teachers have 3 or more years of experience teaching?
-4574%
85% Citywide Average
Years of principal experience at this school
4.5

How do students perform academically?

From the New York State 2022-2023 Assessment Database

How many elementary school students scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
63%
53% Citywide Average
How many elementary school students scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
49%
50% Citywide Average

From the 2021 Middle School Directory

What high schools do most graduates attend?
-51.02663813

From the 2022-23 School Quality Guide

How many 8th-graders earn high school credit?
95%
92% Citywide Average
How many students graduate in 4 years?
91%
87% Citywide Average
Transfer school graduation rate
-5208%
0% Citywide Average

Who does this school serve?

From the 2022-23 Demographic Snapshot

Enrollment
1142
Asian
2%
Black
54%
Hispanic
41%
White
1%
Other
2%
Free or reduced priced lunch
87%
Students with disabilities
13%
English language learners
3%
3-K seats
-49

From the 2022-23 School Quality Guide

Average daily attendance
92%
91% Citywide Average
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
26%
36% Citywide Average

From the 2020 School Directories

How does this school serve special populations?

From 2023 End-of-year Attendance and Chronic Absenteeism Report

How many students with disabilities graduate in 4 years?
100%
91% Citywide Average

From the New York State 2022-2023 Assessment Database

How many students with disabilities scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
24%
30% Citywide Average
How many students with disabilities scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
12%
23% Citywide Average
How many English language learners scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
12%
21% Citywide Average
How many English language learners scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
0%
12% Citywide Average


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Contact & Location

Location

East New York (District 19)
Trains: 3 Line to Pennsylvania Ave
Buses: B15, B20, B83

Contact

Principal
Shamel Duncan

Other Details

Shared campus?
Yes
This school shares the building with PS 13
Metal detectors?
No

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