Ambition Preparatory Charter School

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Jackson, Mississippi - 1 schools

An equity score of 33/100 ranks Ambition Preparatory Charter School #119 of 146 districts in Mississippi (state average 51). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,159 per pupil, Ambition Preparatory Charter School ranks #90 of 148 Mississippi districts by per-pupil spending (Mississippi districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

395
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,159
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 smallest districts in Mississippi. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Hinds County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,159 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 148 Mississippi districts by per-pupil spending. See how Mississippi compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 31.5% local, 33.5% state, and 35.0% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 33/100, ranked #119 of 146 in Mississippi against a state average of 51, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

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.

Its largest campus is Ambition Preparatory Charter School, enrolling 563 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

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

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Ambition Preparatory Charter School a distant remainder — means Ambition Preparatory Charter School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: elementary. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Ambition Preparatory Charter School reports 100.0% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share is above 87.5%, so economic need is widespread across the measured student population. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

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

Where does the funding come from?

35.0%
Federal
33.5%
State
31.5%
Local

Funding Equity

33
Equity Score
119 / 146
State Rank
51
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

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

How Ambition Preparatory Charter School Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Mississippi districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Coffeeville School Dist Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Midtown Public Charter School Smaller Similar spending Similar funding mix
Clarksdale Collegiate District Larger Similar spending Less locally funded
Okolona Separate School Dist Larger Higher spending Similar funding mix
West Tallahatchie School District Larger Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Ambition Preparatory Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Mississippi

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Madison Co School Dist
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Ambition Preparatory Charter School?

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

How much does Ambition Preparatory Charter School spend per student?

Ambition Preparatory Charter School spends $12,159 per student. The district has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #119 in Mississippi.

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 school. 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 33/100, ranking #119 out of 146 districts in Mississippi.