Enrollment
383
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 360100606202 Charter school
Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls — Albany, NY
Federal NCES profile for Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 69
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
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
District: Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls · New York
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)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.8:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls compares with New York 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
Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls reports 383 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 54.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 33% below the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 51% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 84.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 49% above the New York average and 62% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 192 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 84.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls spends $19,632 per pupil district-wide, below the New York average of $29,727 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), 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 Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York 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 York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.8:1 | ▼ 33% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.0% | ▲ 49% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 42% | — | — |
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
84.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 49% 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
7.8:1
students per teacher
— 33% below state mean
Top 7% in New York — lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
84.3%
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
$19,632
per pupil, district-wide
— below New York avg of $29,727
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 192 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 383 Top 42% in New York — larger than 58% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 54.0
Students per teacher 7.8:1 -33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 84.0% +49% vs state
NCES ID 360100606202
Student demographics
African American 58.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
White 8.1%
Asian 5.5%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 58.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 3
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 192:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 84.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 36
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls, which includes Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls.
$19,632
Per student
-34%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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Giffen Memorial Elementary School
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Roessleville School
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls
How many students attend Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls?
Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls has 383 students enrolled. It is a other school in ALBANY, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls?
The student-teacher ratio at Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls is 7.8:1, which is 33% lower than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 51% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls?
84.0% of students at Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls?
The largest demographic group at Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls is African American at 58.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in ALBANY, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls?
Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) 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.