Overview
AMBER CHARTER SCHOOL EAST HARLEM is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in NEW YORK, New York. The school enrolls 288 students. It is part of the AMBER CHARTER SCHOOL EAST HARLEM district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
93% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictAMBER CHARTER SCHOOL EAST HARLEM
County36061
CityNEW YORK
ZIP10029
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID360003904439
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment288
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino66.9%
Black / African American1.0%
Asian28.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races0.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %93%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)