FORTE PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

ELMHURST, New York — 1 schools

364
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$24,338
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

FORTE PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL operates 1 public schools serving 364 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New York. 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 561 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Queens County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $24,338 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The district's equity score — 23/100, ranked #768 of 941 in New York against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 280.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 10.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 78.4% Hispanic or Latino, 11.6% African American, 6.1% Asian across the district's schools.

Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School accounts for 100.0% of all FORTE PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means FORTE PREPARATORY ACADEMY 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

FORTE PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 78.8% 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

FORTE PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL student-counselor ratio is 281:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within FORTE PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is typically wider than the FORTE PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-aggregate figure suggests.

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

FORTE PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL chronic absenteeism rate is 10.9% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Funding Equity

23
Equity Score
768 / 941
State Rank
45
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 Queens County county, where this district is located.

$2,529
Studio/mo
$2,655
1 BR/mo
$2,910
2 BR/mo
$3,644
3 BR/mo
$3,959
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in FORTE PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL.

White 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 78.4%
African American 11.6%
Asian 6.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

280.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
10.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in FORTE PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

School Enrollment
Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School
Charter
561

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in FORTE PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL?

FORTE PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 364 students.

How much does FORTE PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL spend per student?

FORTE PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL spends $24,338 per student. The district has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #768 in New York.

What is the average rent near FORTE PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL?

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

What is the demographic composition of FORTE PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL?

FORTE PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL students are 78.4% Hispanic or Latino, 11.6% African American, 6.1% Asian, 3.2% White, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for FORTE PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL?

FORTE PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #768 out of 941 districts in New York. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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