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Explore Empower Charter School

188 ROCHESTER AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11213

Ranked 1503 of 2292 in New York

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Explore Empower Charter School

188 ROCHESTER AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11213

About Explore Empower Charter School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 31%
Reading 43%
State average proficiency is 31% in Math and 43% in Reading.
31
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
441
Total Students
$82249
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.68%
Asian 1.36%
Hispanic 11.34%
Black 82.54%
Two+ Races 0.91%
Native Am. 2.95%
White
0.68%
Asian
1.36%
Hispanic
11.34%
Black
82.54%
Two+ Races
0.91%
Native Am.
2.95%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 441
49.89%
220 Female
50.11%
221 Male

Student Population

441 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

220 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Explore Empower Charter School Contact Information

Address

188 ROCHESTER AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11213

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Phone

(718) 771-2090

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TOP 1503 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Explore Empower Charter School

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
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

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: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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

Applications for Explore Empower Charter School for the 2026-2027 academic year are now open through the lottery process. This public charter school in Crown Heights remains committed to enhancing its academic performance and providing more support for students. Priority enrollment goes to students within CSD 17. More information about applying is available at the Explore Schools website.

FAQ

Q1. What is the deadline for the lottery at Explore Empower Charter School?

Ans. This deadline changes every year. For the most recent information, families should refer to the official website of Explore Schools.

Q2. What programs does Explore Empower Charter School offer in after-school time?

Ans. Explore Empower Charter School organizes after-school programs for its enrolled students.

Q3. How can English language learners benefit from Explore Empower Charter School?

Ans. The school helps English language learners in accessing their whole curriculum through English Language Arts and other multilingual services.

Q4. Does Explore Empower Charter School require students to wear uniforms?

Ans. Yes, this school has a policy that includes wearing uniforms, just like other schools in the Explore Schools network.

Q5. Is Explore Empower Charter School engaged with parents?

Ans. There are multiple ways for the school administration to stay in contact with parents regularly.

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
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

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
F

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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