Enrollment
252
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New York, NY
Future Leaders Institute Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Future Leaders Institute Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360013905776Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Future Leaders Institute Charter School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools.
- #18 of 46
- elementary schools in New York · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 252
- students enrolled
Future Leaders Institute Charter School has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Future Leaders Institute Charter School ranks #18 of 46 elementary schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: Future Leaders Institute Charter School · New York
NCES ID 360013905776 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Future Leaders Institute Charter School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Future Leaders Institute Charter School
Future Leaders Institute Charter School is a mid-sized charter elementary school in New York, New York, enrolling 252 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 252 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Its student body is led by African American (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 126 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 71.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Future Leaders Institute Charter School spends $19,157 per pupil, 27% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 56 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 252 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Future Leaders Institute Charter School is a single-school charter district, so Future Leaders Institute Charter School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Future Leaders Institute Charter School compares
Future Leaders Institute Charter School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 252 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
252
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
71.8%
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
$19,157
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 126 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 68.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Future Leaders Institute Charter School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Future Leaders Institute Charter School, which includes Future Leaders Institute Charter School.
$19,157
Per student
-27%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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 elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~252 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Future Leaders Institute Charter School
How many students attend Future Leaders Institute Charter School?
Future Leaders Institute Charter School has 252 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Future Leaders Institute Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Future Leaders Institute Charter School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Future Leaders Institute Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Future Leaders Institute Charter School is African American at 68.7% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Future Leaders Institute Charter School?
Future Leaders Institute Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Future Leaders Institute Charter School rank among elementary schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Future Leaders Institute Charter School ranks #18 of 46 elementary schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in New York on the city page.
Is Future Leaders Institute Charter School a good school?
Future Leaders Institute Charter School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. 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 Future Leaders Institute Charter School?
None; Future Leaders Institute Charter School is a single-school charter district, and Future Leaders Institute Charter School is its only campus.
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