Park City Prep Charter School District

Bridgeport, Connecticut — 1 schools

383
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$17,463
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Park City Prep Charter School District operates 1 public schools serving 383 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Connecticut. 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 434 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,463 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 5.5% local, 70.4% state, and 24.1% 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 — 35/100, ranked #140 of 179 in Connecticut against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 217:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 12.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 47.5% Hispanic or Latino, 43.8% African American, 5.8% White across the district's schools.

Park City Prep Charter School accounts for 100.0% of all Park City Prep Charter School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Park City Prep Charter School District-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

Park City Prep Charter School District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 64.8% 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 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

Park City Prep Charter School District student-counselor ratio is 217:1 — 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

Park City Prep Charter School District chronic absenteeism rate is 12.4% — 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

Where does the funding come from?

24.1%
Federal
70.4%
State
5.5%
Local

Funding Equity

35
Equity Score
140 / 179
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 Greater Bridgeport Planning Region county, where this district is located.

$1,731
Studio/mo
$2,100
1 BR/mo
$2,511
2 BR/mo
$3,036
3 BR/mo
$3,598
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Park City Prep Charter School District.

White 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 47.5%
African American 43.8%
Asian 0.9%
Multiracial 1.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

217:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
12.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Park City Prep Charter School District

School Enrollment
Park City Prep Charter School
Charter
434

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Park City Prep Charter School District?

Park City Prep Charter School District has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 383 students.

How much does Park City Prep Charter School District spend per student?

Park City Prep Charter School District spends $17,463 per student. The district has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #140 in Connecticut.

What is the average rent near Park City Prep Charter School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Park City Prep Charter School District?

Park City Prep Charter School District students are 47.5% Hispanic or Latino, 43.8% African American, 5.8% White, 0.9% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Park City Prep Charter School District?

Park City Prep Charter School District has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #140 out of 179 districts in Connecticut. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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