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East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs)

870 ALBANY AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11203

Top 10% School in New York

Ranked 623 of 2292 in New York

Top schools in Brooklyn
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs)

870 ALBANY AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11203

Top 10% School in New York

Ranked 623 of 2292 in New York

See top schools in Brooklyn

About East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs)

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 57%
Reading 65%
State average proficiency is 57% in Math and 65% in Reading.
13
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
220
Total Students
$82249
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 3.18%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 6.36%
Black 87.27%
Two+ Races 0.91%
Native Am. 2.27%
White
3.18%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
6.36%
Black
87.27%
Two+ Races
0.91%
Native Am.
2.27%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 220
51.36%
113 Female
48.64%
107 Male

Student Population

220 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

220 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs) Contact Information

Address

870 ALBANY AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11203

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Phone

(646) 644-1714

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TOP 623 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs)

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM - 3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (EFACS) performed excellently on the state assessment tests during the 2024-2025 academic year, which was a record-breaking year for the Ascend chain of charter schools. EFACS is ranked number 461 in the elementary schools of New York State and is currently accepting applications for the 2026-2027 academic year.

FAQ

Q1. How does East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (EFACS) compare statewide?

Ans. East Flatbush Ascend Charter School ranks 461st among more than 2,300 ranked elementary schools in New York State, placing it in the top 20 of all schools statewide.

Q2. What enrichment does East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (EFACS) offer?

Ans. East Flatbush Ascend Charter School offers physical education, arts programming, and a core curriculum grounded in the Science of Reading and inquiry-based learning.

Q3. Who should apply to East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (EFACS)?

Ans. East Flatbush Ascend Charter School welcomes applications from all New York City families through its annual lottery, with priority for siblings and in-district residents.

Q4. What is the principal's name at East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (EFACS)?

Ans. East Flatbush Ascend Charter School is led by Principal Hannah Chapman, who oversees the school's K-4 elementary program on Albany Avenue.

Q5. How does East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (EFACS) support students reading below grade level?

Ans. East Flatbush Ascend Charter School uses the Science of Reading framework and small-group instruction to identify and support students who need additional literacy development.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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