CANARSIE ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL

www.ascendlearning.org

Charter School 857 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Canarsie Ascend Charter School, located at 9719 Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn, is part of the Ascend Learning network, a charter organization known for its college-preparatory focus. The school follows a structured academic model that emphasizes rigorous instruction, small class sizes, and a character-based curriculum designed to prepare students for success in higher education and beyond. By focusing on a "backwards-design" curriculum, the school aims to ensure that students meet clear, measurable benchmarks as they progress through their grade levels.

Beyond its academic core, the school is built on a culture of community and high expectations, often integrating enrichment programs such as the arts and physical education to foster well-rounded development. As part of the Ascend network, Canarsie Ascend prioritizes a supportive, safe environment where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and intellectual independence. The school serves as a local option for families in the Canarsie area who are seeking an alternative, high-performing educational experience within the public charter school system.

857

Total Students

48.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CANARSIE ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	49
Black	762
Asian	7
Two or More	16
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	4

Black
762 (88.9%)
Hispanic
49 (5.7%)
Two or More
16 (1.9%)
American Indian
11 (1.3%)
White
8 (0.9%)
Asian
7 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CANARSIE ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(718)907-0153
Website:	http://www.ascendlearning.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	857
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	638
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 92

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 111

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 74

Grade 6 85

Grade 7 93

Grade 8 89