Serving 252 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 49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Future Leaders Institute Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Future Leaders Institute Charter School's student population of 252 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
252 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
2006
School Motto
DEVELOPING THE CHILDREN OF TODAY TO BE THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW
School Rankings
Future Leaders Institute Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 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 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2444 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
28%
31%
Black
69%
15%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Future Leaders Institute Charter School's ranking?
Future Leaders Institute Charter School is ranked #2444 out of 4,346 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?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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?
252 students attend Future Leaders Institute Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Future Leaders Institute Charter School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Future Leaders Institute Charter School?
Future Leaders Institute Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, 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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