Waverly Academy Of Empowered Learners serves 89 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waverly Academy Of Empowered Learners's student population of 89 students has grown by 106% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 300% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
89 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Waverly Academy Of Empowered Learners is 0.56, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
60%
30%
Black
28%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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
How many students attend Waverly Academy Of Empowered Learners?
89 students attend Waverly Academy Of Empowered Learners.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Waverly Academy Of Empowered Learners students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waverly Academy Of Empowered Learners?
Waverly Academy Of Empowered Learners has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Waverly Academy Of Empowered Learners offer ?
Waverly Academy Of Empowered Learners offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Waverly Academy Of Empowered Learners part of?
Waverly Academy Of Empowered Learners is part of New York City Geographic District #31 School District.
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