MAEF Public Charter Schools

MOBILE, Alabama — 2 schools

648
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$16,565
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

MAEF Public Charter Schools operates 2 public schools serving 648 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Alabama. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 835 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Mobile County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,565 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 21.6% local, 53.8% state, and 24.6% 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 — 60/100, ranked #44 of 146 in Alabama against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 171:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 20.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 90.9% African American, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, 2.5% White across the district's schools.

Acceleration Day and Evening Academy accounts for 61.4% of all MAEF Public Charter Schools student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means MAEF Public Charter Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

MAEF Public Charter Schools has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 75.5% 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

MAEF Public Charter Schools student-counselor ratio is 171:1 — 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

MAEF Public Charter Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 20.1% — 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 MAEF Public Charter Schools is typically wider than the MAEF Public Charter Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

24.6%
Federal
53.8%
State
21.6%
Local

Funding Equity

60
Equity Score
44 / 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 Mobile County county, where this district is located.

$854
Studio/mo
$919
1 BR/mo
$1,083
2 BR/mo
$1,414
3 BR/mo
$1,445
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in MAEF Public Charter Schools.

White 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 90.9%
Multiracial 3.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

171:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in MAEF Public Charter Schools

School Enrollment
Acceleration Day and Evening Academy
Charter
513
Acceleration Preparatory Academy
Charter
322

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in MAEF Public Charter Schools?

MAEF Public Charter Schools has 2 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 648 students.

How much does MAEF Public Charter Schools spend per student?

MAEF Public Charter Schools spends $16,565 per student. The district has an equity score of 60/100, ranking #44 in Alabama.

What is the average rent near MAEF Public Charter Schools?

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

What is the demographic composition of MAEF Public Charter Schools?

MAEF Public Charter Schools students are 90.9% African American, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, 2.5% White, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for MAEF Public Charter Schools?

MAEF Public Charter Schools has an equity score of 60/100, ranking #44 out of 146 districts in Alabama. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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