Ambition Preparatory Charter School

Jackson, Mississippi — 1 schools

395
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$13,508
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Ambition Preparatory Charter School operates 1 public schools serving 395 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Mississippi. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 563 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Hinds County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,508 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 31.5% local, 33.5% state, and 35.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 44/100, ranked #90 of 146 in Mississippi against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 17.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 85.8% African American, 0.7% White, 0.2% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Ambition Preparatory Charter School accounts for 100.0% of all Ambition Preparatory Charter School student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Ambition Preparatory Charter School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Ambition Preparatory Charter School has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 100.0% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Ambition Preparatory Charter School chronic absenteeism rate is 17.2% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Ambition Preparatory Charter School is typically wider than the Ambition Preparatory Charter School-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

35.0%
Federal
33.5%
State
31.5%
Local

Funding Equity

44
Equity Score
90 / 146
State Rank
51
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Hinds County county, where this district is located.

$1,091
Studio/mo
$1,097
1 BR/mo
$1,288
2 BR/mo
$1,544
3 BR/mo
$1,705
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Ambition Preparatory Charter School.

White 0.7%
African American 85.8%
Multiracial 13.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

17.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Ambition Preparatory Charter School

School Enrollment
Ambition Preparatory Charter School
Charter
563

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Ambition Preparatory Charter School?

Ambition Preparatory Charter School has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 395 students.

How much does Ambition Preparatory Charter School spend per student?

Ambition Preparatory Charter School spends $13,508 per student. The district has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #90 in Mississippi.

What is the average rent near Ambition Preparatory Charter School?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Hinds County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Ambition Preparatory Charter School?

Ambition Preparatory Charter School students are 85.8% African American, 0.7% White, 0.2% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Ambition Preparatory Charter School?

Ambition Preparatory Charter School has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #90 out of 146 districts in Mississippi. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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