Enrollment
1,481
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 360113806563 Charter school
Atmosphere Academy Public Charter School — Bronx, NY
Federal NCES profile for Atmosphere Academy Public Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 42
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: Atmosphere Academy Public 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)
85.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Atmosphere Academy Public Charter School compares with New York and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Atmosphere Academy Public Charter School reports 1,481 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 85.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 494 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Atmosphere Academy Public Charter School spends $27,332 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 30/100 (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 Atmosphere Academy Public 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,481 | top 97% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
— 11% above state mean
Top 72% in New York — lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$27,332
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 494 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,481 Top 97% in New York — larger than 3% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 85.0
Students per teacher 13:1 +11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 360113806563
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.2%
African American 18.6%
Asian 2.0%
White 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 494:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.4%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Atmosphere Academy Public Charter School, which includes Atmosphere Academy Public Charter School.
$27,332
Per student
-8%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+40%
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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Success Academy Charter School-Bronx 3
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Ps 89
Standard public school
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Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Atmosphere Academy Public Charter School
How many students attend Atmosphere Academy Public Charter School?
Atmosphere Academy Public Charter School has 1,481 students enrolled. It is a other school in BRONX, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atmosphere Academy Public Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atmosphere Academy Public Charter School is 13:1, which is 11% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atmosphere Academy Public Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Atmosphere Academy Public Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 77.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in BRONX, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atmosphere Academy Public Charter School?
Atmosphere Academy Public Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.