Enrollment
2,003
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hempstead, NY
Academy Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Academy Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360099706131Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy Charter School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Hempstead · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 75.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy Charter School has class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy Charter School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Hempstead, NY.
School address
District: Academy Charter School · New York
NCES ID 360099706131 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
110.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+54% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academy Charter School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Academy Charter School
Academy Charter School is a high-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Hempstead, New York, enrolling 2,003 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.2:1 is larger than about 96% of New York schools and 54% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,003 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 76 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #34.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and African American (32%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 286 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Academy Charter School is a single-school charter district, so Academy Charter School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 2,003 students, it is also among the largest single-school districts in New York, well beyond the enrollment of a typical standalone charter.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Academy Charter School compares
Academy Charter School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 54% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.5% | ▲ 34% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,003 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,003
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 96% in New York - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,751
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.9%
African American 32.3%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
White 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Academy Charter School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Academy Charter School, which includes Academy Charter School.
$23,751
Per student
-10%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,003 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Academy Charter School
How many students attend Academy Charter School?
Academy Charter School has 2,003 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hempstead, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy Charter School is 18.2:1, which is 54% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy Charter School?
75.5% of students at Academy Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Academy Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.9% of enrollment, in Hempstead, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy Charter School?
Academy Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy Charter School rank among schools in Hempstead?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy Charter School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Hempstead, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hempstead on the city page.
Is Academy Charter School a good school?
Academy Charter School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Academy Charter School?
None; Academy Charter School is a single-school charter district, and Academy Charter School is its only campus.
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