Overview
DREAM CHARTER SCHOOL EAST HARLEM is a public other in NEW YORK, New York. The school enrolls 554 students. It is part of the DREAM 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
12.9:1 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
95% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelOther
DistrictDREAM CHARTER SCHOOL EAST HARLEM
County36061
CityNEW YORK
ZIP10029
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID360096406038
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment554
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino59.6%
Black / African American1.0%
Asian35.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.0%
Two or More Races1.9%
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 %95%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)