The Queen City Academy Charter School District

Plainfield, New Jersey — 1 schools

403
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$21,638
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

The Queen City Academy Charter School District operates 1 public schools serving 403 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 378 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Union County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $21,638 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 63.9% local, 12.4% state, and 23.6% 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 — 28/100, ranked #504 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 189:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 28.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 66.9% Hispanic or Latino, 32.0% African American, 0.8% Asian across the district's schools.

The Queen City Academy Charter School accounts for 100.0% of all The Queen City Academy Charter School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means The Queen City Academy Charter School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

The Queen City Academy Charter School District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 52.4% 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

The Queen City Academy Charter School District student-counselor ratio is 189:1 — 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

The Queen City Academy Charter School District chronic absenteeism rate is 28.3% — 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 The Queen City Academy Charter School District is typically wider than the The Queen City Academy Charter School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

23.6%
Federal
12.4%
State
63.9%
Local

Funding Equity

28
Equity Score
504 / 587
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 Union County county, where this district is located.

$1,612
Studio/mo
$1,822
1 BR/mo
$2,205
2 BR/mo
$2,761
3 BR/mo
$3,137
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in The Queen City Academy Charter School District.

Hispanic or Latino 66.9%
African American 32.0%
Asian 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

189:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
28.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in The Queen City Academy Charter School District

School Enrollment
The Queen City Academy Charter School
Charter
378

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in The Queen City Academy Charter School District?

The Queen City Academy Charter School District has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 403 students.

How much does The Queen City Academy Charter School District spend per student?

The Queen City Academy Charter School District spends $21,638 per student. The district has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #504 in New Jersey.

What is the average rent near The Queen City Academy Charter School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of The Queen City Academy Charter School District?

The Queen City Academy Charter School District students are 66.9% Hispanic or Latino, 32.0% African American, 0.8% Asian, 0.3% White, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for The Queen City Academy Charter School District?

The Queen City Academy Charter School District has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #504 out of 587 districts in New Jersey. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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