Enrollment
1,237
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 420001300318 Charter school
Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs — Philadelphia, PA
Federal NCES profile for Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 7
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: Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs · Pennsylvania
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)
88.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.4%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs compares with Pennsylvania 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
Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs reports 1,237 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 88.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% above the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 12% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 99.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 71% above the Pennsylvania average and 92% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 137 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 37.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs spends $29,279 per pupil district-wide, above the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 75.9% from local sources (property taxes), 1.3% from the state, and 22.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Pennsylvania state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 71% | 58.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,237 | top 94% | — | — |
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
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 71% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 59% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
37.4%
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
$29,279
per pupil, district-wide
— above Pennsylvania avg of $22,745
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 137 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 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 1,237 Top 94% in Pennsylvania — larger than 6% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 88.0
Students per teacher 14:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 99.4% +71% vs state
NCES ID 420001300318
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.0%
African American 8.6%
Asian 1.9%
White 0.9%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 10
Counselors (FTE) 9.0
Students per counselor 137:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 37.4%
In-school suspensions 62
Out-of-school suspensions 54
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs, which includes Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs.
$29,279
Per student
+29%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
+50%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 75.9%
State 1.3%
Federal 22.8%
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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Frequently asked questions about Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs
How many students attend Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs?
Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs has 1,237 students enrolled. It is a other school in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs is 14:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs?
99.4% of students at Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs?
The largest demographic group at Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs is Hispanic or Latino at 88.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs?
Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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.