Enrollment
1,336
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 360100406101 Charter school
Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School — Brooklyn, NY
Federal NCES profile for Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
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)
112.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Coney Island Preparatory Public 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
Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School reports 1,336 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 112.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% 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 30% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 84.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 51% above the New York average and 64% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School spends $24,045 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 43/100 (D), calculated from 2 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 Coney Island Preparatory 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.8% | ▲ 51% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,336 | top 96% | — | — |
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
84.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 51% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
— 4% below state mean
Top 46% in New York — lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$24,045
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,336 Top 96% in New York — larger than 4% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 112.0
Students per teacher 11.2:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 84.8% +51% vs state
NCES ID 360100406101
Student demographics
African American 41.7%
Hispanic or Latino 35.2%
White 14.4%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 41.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 7
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 19
Out-of-school suspensions 25
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School, which includes Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School.
$24,045
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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1,267 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Kings Collegiate Charter School
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Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 15.2
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Ps 200 Benson School
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1,209 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School
How many students attend Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School?
Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School has 1,336 students enrolled. It is a other school in BROOKLYN, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School is 11.2:1, which is 4% lower than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 30% 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 Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School?
84.8% of students at Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School is African American at 41.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in BROOKLYN, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School?
Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.