Enrollment
1,637
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Philadelphia, PA
Esperanza Academy Cs
Federal NCES profile for Esperanza Academy Cs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 420007600552Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Esperanza Academy Cs earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #48 of 106
- schools in Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 85.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Esperanza Academy Cs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Esperanza Academy Cs ranks #48 of 106 schools in Philadelphia, PA.
School address
District: Esperanza Academy Cs · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420007600552 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
116.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.3%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Esperanza Academy Cs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Esperanza Academy Cs
Esperanza Academy Cs is a high-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,637 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 85.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,637 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 68 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #35.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 205 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 578 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,637 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Philadelphia's public schools, it stands alongside Philadelphia Performing Arts Cs (2,572 students): Esperanza Academy Cs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 15.5:1).
Esperanza Academy Cs is a single-school charter district, so Esperanza Academy Cs operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 1,637 students, it is also among the largest single-school districts in Pennsylvania, well beyond the enrollment of a typical standalone charter.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Esperanza Academy Cs compares
Esperanza Academy Cs on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.3% | ▲ 47% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,637 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,637
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,293
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
374
in-school suspensions + 204 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.2%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 2.8%
White 0.1%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.7, Esperanza Academy Cs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Esperanza Academy Cs, which includes Esperanza Academy Cs.
$16,293
Per student
-9%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.3%
State 1.1%
Federal 21.6%
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.
Similar other schools in Philadelphia
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Philadelphia Performing Arts Cs
Standard public school
2,572 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Mast Community Cs Ii
Standard public school
1,875 students 16:1 students per teacher
First Philadelphia Preparatory Cs
Standard public school
1,831 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Frank Anne Sch
Standard public school
1,622 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
New Foundations Cs
Standard public school
1,529 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs
Standard public school
1,512 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,637 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Esperanza Academy Cs
How many students attend Esperanza Academy Cs?
Esperanza Academy Cs has 1,637 students enrolled. It is a public school in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Esperanza Academy Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at Esperanza Academy Cs is 14.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Esperanza Academy Cs?
85.3% of students at Esperanza Academy Cs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Esperanza Academy Cs?
The largest demographic group at Esperanza Academy Cs is Hispanic or Latino at 92.2% of enrollment, in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Esperanza Academy Cs?
Esperanza Academy Cs has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Esperanza Academy Cs rank among schools in Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, Esperanza Academy Cs ranks #48 of 106 schools in Philadelphia, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Philadelphia on the city page.
Is Esperanza Academy Cs a good school?
Esperanza Academy Cs earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Esperanza Academy Cs?
None; Esperanza Academy Cs is a single-school charter district, and Esperanza Academy Cs is its only campus.
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