Serving 297 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Future Leaders Institute Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Future Leaders Institute Charter School's student population of 297 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
297 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Future Leaders Institute Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Future Leaders Institute Charter School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2972 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
26%
30%
Black
70%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Future Leaders Institute Charter School's ranking?
Future Leaders Institute Charter School is ranked #2972 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Future Leaders Institute Charter School?
297 students attend Future Leaders Institute Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Future Leaders Institute Charter School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Future Leaders Institute Charter School?
Future Leaders Institute Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Future Leaders Institute Charter School offer ?
Future Leaders Institute Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Future Leaders Institute Charter School part of?
Future Leaders Institute Charter School is part of Future Leaders Institute Charter School District.
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