Enrollment
603
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 360111906495 Charter school
American Dream Charter School — Bronx, NY
Federal NCES profile for American Dream Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 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: American Dream Charter School · 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)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How American Dream Charter School 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
American Dream Charter School reports 603 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 58.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% 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 35% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 93.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 66% above the New York average and 80% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 302 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 53.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding American Dream Charter School spends $23,973 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 32/100 (F), 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 American Dream Charter School 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.4% | ▲ 66% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 603 | top 74% | — | — |
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
93.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 66% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
— 11% below state mean
Top 32% in New York — lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
53.1%
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
$23,973
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 302 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 603 Top 74% in New York — larger than 26% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 58.0
Students per teacher 10.4:1 -11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 93.4% +66% vs state
NCES ID 360111906495
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.7%
African American 6.3%
White 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 7
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 302:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 53.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for American Dream Charter School, which includes American Dream Charter School.
$23,973
Per student
-19%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+23%
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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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about American Dream Charter School
How many students attend American Dream Charter School?
American Dream Charter School has 603 students enrolled. It is a other school in BRONX, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at American Dream Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at American Dream Charter School is 10.4:1, which is 11% lower than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 35% 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 American Dream Charter School?
93.4% of students at American Dream Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of American Dream Charter School?
The largest demographic group at American Dream Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 92.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in BRONX, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for American Dream Charter School?
American Dream Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) 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.