Original Research by School Decision on Success Academy Charter School-flatbush
Success Academy Charter School-Flatbush is a small charter school serving early elementary grades kindergarten through fourth grade in Brooklyn. The enrollment is modest, spread evenly across its five grade levels, with roughly equal cohorts in each year.
The student body is predominantly Black, with a smaller Hispanic enrollment and a very small population of white, Asian, and multiracial students. The data on free-and-reduced-price lunch eligibility and on students with disabilities or English learners was not available, so a reader cannot see what share of the enrollment comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds or how the school serves students with specialized learning needs.
Because this school serves only early elementary grades, state assessment data and graduation rates do not apply. The state does not assess reading and math proficiency at the kindergarten and first-grade level, and students exit the school before reaching high school. A parent considering this school should contact it directly about its curriculum approach, classroom practices, and how it prepares students for transition to middle school, since those details are not available here.
One relevant metric available is chronic absenteeism. The school's rate places it above the midpoint compared to other districts across Kings County, meaning absenteeism here is somewhat higher than the median in the county. This may reflect transportation logistics in a dense urban setting, family circumstances, or school-specific factors; a parent may want to ask the school directly about attendance patterns and how it supports families in getting students to school regularly.
The school operates with notably lower per-pupil spending than the county median, falling in the lower range of district spending across Kings County. This is not unusual for charter schools, which often operate on leaner budgets, but it is worth noting for families who want to understand the resource environment.
The charter school recently benefited from a renewal recommendation by its SUNY authorizer through mid-2027, affirming the school's academic performance. However, the authorizer flagged a teacher certification issue requiring a corrective action plan by mid-2026, meaning some staff members may not hold full state teaching certifications and must complete the credentialing process. Parents may want to ask how many uncertified teachers are on staff and what the timeline is for full compliance.
Success Academy has also expanded its admissions footprint. Families no longer apply only for kindergarten entry; the network now accepts applications for grades K-4 here and for select middle school grades at other campuses, with a lottery determining admission. This broadens the entry windows for families who want to join the network but may not have a kindergarten-age child.
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