Leap Academy University Charter School

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Camden, New Jersey - 1 schools

An equity score of 33/100 ranks Leap Academy University Charter School #464 of 587 districts in New Jersey (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $18,758 per pupil, Leap Academy University Charter School ranks #617 of 649 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending (New Jersey districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,563
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$18,758
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Leap Academy University Charter School operates 1 public schools serving 1,563 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined 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 Camden County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,758 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 65 of 649 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending. See how New Jersey compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 67.5% local, 11.6% state, and 20.8% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 33/100, ranked #464 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 34.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 63.6% Hispanic or Latino, 34.9% African American, 0.2% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Leap Academy University Charter School, enrolling 1,540 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Leap Academy University Charter School accounts for 98.5% of all Leap Academy University Charter School student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Leap Academy University Charter School a distant remainder — means Leap Academy University Charter School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Leap Academy University Charter School has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 77.1% 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

Leap Academy University Charter School chronic absenteeism rate is 34.5% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

20.8%
Federal
11.6%
State
67.5%
Local

Funding Equity

33
Equity Score
464 / 587
State Rank
50
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 Leap Academy University Charter School.

Hispanic or Latino 63.6%
African American 34.9%
Multiracial 1.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

34.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Leap Academy University Charter School

School Enrollment
Leap Academy University Charter School
Charter
1,540

How Leap Academy University Charter School Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The New Jersey districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Riverside Township School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Fairview Public School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Gloucester County Vocational-Technical School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Beloved Community Charter Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Monmouth County Vocational School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Leap Academy University Charter School?

Leap Academy University Charter School has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 1,563 students.

How much does Leap Academy University Charter School spend per student?

Leap Academy University Charter School spends $18,758 per student. The district has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #464 in New Jersey.

What is the demographic composition of Leap Academy University Charter School?

Leap Academy University Charter School students are 63.6% Hispanic or Latino, 34.9% African American, 0.2% White, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Leap Academy University Charter School?

Leap Academy University Charter School has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #464 out of 587 districts in New Jersey.