Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School

Wilingboro, New Jersey — 1 schools

359
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$23,558
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School operates 1 public schools serving 359 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New Jersey. 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 356 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Burlington County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $23,558 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 73.1% local, 16.2% state, and 10.6% 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 — 32/100, ranked #472 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 178:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 17.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 82.6% African American, 14.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.0% White across the district's schools.

Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School accounts for 100.0% of all Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Benjamin Banneker 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

Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School student-counselor ratio is 178:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School chronic absenteeism rate is 17.4% — 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 Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School is typically wider than the Benjamin Banneker 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?

10.6%
Federal
16.2%
State
73.1%
Local

Funding Equity

32
Equity Score
472 / 587
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,397
Studio/mo
$1,520
1 BR/mo
$1,810
2 BR/mo
$2,170
3 BR/mo
$2,423
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School.

White 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
African American 82.6%
Asian 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

178:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School

School Enrollment
Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School
Charter
356

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School?

Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 359 students.

How much does Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School spend per student?

Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School spends $23,558 per student. The district has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #472 in New Jersey.

What is the average rent near Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School?

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

What is the demographic composition of Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School?

Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School students are 82.6% African American, 14.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.0% White, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School?

Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #472 out of 587 districts in New Jersey. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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