Enrollment
259
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 340074103050 Charter school
Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School — Perth Amboy, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 87
📋 Attendance 39
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.6%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School reports 259 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% above the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 51.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 74% above the New Jersey average and 0% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 65 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 24.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School spends $30,382 per pupil district-wide, above the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 70.4% from local sources (property taxes), 18.3% from the state, and 11.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Jersey state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 22% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▲ 74% | 29.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 18% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 74% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
— 22% above state mean
Top 90% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$30,382
per pupil, district-wide
— above New Jersey avg of $29,189
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 65 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 259 Top 18% in New Jersey — larger than 82% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 14.5:1 +22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 51.6% +74% vs state
NCES ID 340074103050
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.5%
African American 6.6%
White 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 5
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 65:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.3%
In-school suspensions 62
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School, which includes Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School.
$30,382
Per student
+4%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+56%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 70.4%
State 18.3%
Federal 11.3%
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.
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School
How many students attend Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School?
Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School has 259 students enrolled. It is a other school in Perth Amboy, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School is 14.5:1, which is 22% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School?
51.6% of students at Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 91.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Perth Amboy, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School?
Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.