Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School

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Far Rockaway, New York - 1 schools

An equity score of 33/100 ranks Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School #678 of 931 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $27,472 per pupil, Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School ranks #441 of 986 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

282
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$27,472
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School operates 1 public schools serving 282 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New York. 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 Queens County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $27,472 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 986 New York districts by per-pupil spending. See how New York compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The district's equity score is 33/100, ranked #678 of 931 in New York against a state average of 45, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 313:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 19.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 53.0% African American, 39.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.2% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School, enrolling 313 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School accounts for 100.0% of all Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School a distant remainder — means Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School reports 70.9% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share sits between 62.5% and 75%, above a simple majority but below the highest descriptive band used here. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School student-counselor ratio is 313:1 — 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 Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School is typically wider than the Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School chronic absenteeism rate is 19.2% — 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 Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School is typically wider than the Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Funding Equity

33
Equity Score
678 / 931
State Rank
45
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 Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School.

White 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 39.6%
African American 53.0%
Asian 1.3%
Multiracial 3.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

313:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School

School Enrollment
Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School
Charter
313

How Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Scio Central School District Similar size Higher spending No revenue-mix data
South Bronx Classical Charter School Ii Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data
Lois and Richard Nicotra Early College Charter School Similar size Higher spending No revenue-mix data
Green Island Union Free School District Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data
Menands Union Free School District Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data

Comparisons are relative to Peninsula Preparatory Academy 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 Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School?

Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 282 students.

How much does Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School spend per student?

Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School spends $27,472 per student. The district has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #678 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School?

Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School students are 53.0% African American, 39.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.2% White, 1.3% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School?

Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #678 out of 931 districts in New York.