Nefesh Academy
- Grades: PK-12
- Student Enrollment: 194
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- Address
- 1750 E 17th St
- Brooklyn, NY 11229
- Phone
- (718) 339-9880
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School Description
Nefesh Academy enrolls 194 school students from grades PK-12. It is located in Brooklyn, NY, which is a highly populated city with a median household income of $37,812.
School Operational Details
- Enrolls Only Female Students
- Students Have Access to a Library or Media Center
School Days and Hours
- School Days Per Year: 180Note: Kindergarten Operates Five Days Per Week
- School Hours Per Day: 9Note: Kindergarten Operates on a Full Day Schedule
School Religious Orientation
- Jewish
School Associations
- The Jewish Community Day School Association
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Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 194
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 42.5Full-Time Teachers: 30Part-Time Teachers: 20
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 4.3
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: - (-)
- Females: 194 (100.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
American Indian | - | - |
Black | - | - |
Asian | - | - |
Hispanic | - | - |
White | 184 | 94.8% |
Number of Students Per Grade

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
Pre-Kindergarten | 10 | 5.2% |
Kindergarten | 10 | 5.2% |
1st Grade | 12 | 6.2% |
2nd Grade | 12 | 6.2% |
3rd Grade | 15 | 7.7% |
4th Grade | 15 | 7.7% |
5th Grade | 15 | 7.7% |
6th Grade | 15 | 7.7% |
7th Grade | 15 | 7.7% |
8th Grade | 15 | 7.7% |
9th Grade | 15 | 7.7% |
10th Grade | 15 | 7.7% |
11th Grade | 15 | 7.7% |
12th Grade | 15 | 7.7% |
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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