EMBER CHARTER SCHOOL

www.embercs.org/

Charter School 423 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Ember Charter School, located in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a public charter school that distinguishes itself through a focus on culturally responsive education and the empowerment of Black and Brown students. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, aiming to bridge the gap between academic achievement and social-emotional development. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with a strong sense of community, Ember seeks to foster a learning environment that affirms the identities of its students while preparing them for long-term success in college and beyond.

A core component of the school’s mission is its commitment to the "Black Excellence" framework, which prioritizes the historical and cultural contributions of the African diaspora. This is reflected in their instruction, which encourages critical thinking, civic engagement, and leadership. As an independent charter institution, Ember Charter School emphasizes small class sizes and personalized support, aiming to create a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community to ensure each student reaches their full potential.

423

Total Students

33.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EMBER CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	58
Black	351
Asian	3
Two or More	2
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
351 (83.0 %)
Hispanic
58 (13.7 %)
White
4 (0.9 %)
American Indian
4 (0.9 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
Two or More
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	EMBER CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(718)285-3787
Website:	http://www.embercs.org/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	313
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 31

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 47

Grade 7 42

Grade 8 36

Grade 9 8

Grade 10 28