Enrollment
884
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 360099606147 Charter school
John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School — Staten Island, NY
Federal NCES profile for John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
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: John W Lavelle Preparatory 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)
102.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.4:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John W Lavelle Preparatory 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
John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School reports 884 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 102.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 28% 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 47% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 78.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 39% above the New York average and 51% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 42.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School spends $31,114 per pupil district-wide, above 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 32/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 John W Lavelle Preparatory 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 | 8.4:1 | ▼ 28% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.1% | ▲ 39% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 884 | top 89% | — | — |
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
78.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 39% 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
8.4:1
students per teacher
— 28% below state mean
Top 10% in New York — lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
42.0%
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
$31,114
per pupil, district-wide
— above 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
0
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 884 Top 89% in New York — larger than 11% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 102.0
Students per teacher 8.4:1 -28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 78.1% +39% vs state
NCES ID 360099606147
Student demographics
African American 50.3%
Hispanic or Latino 36.9%
White 6.2%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 50.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 3
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 42.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 94
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School, which includes John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School.
$31,114
Per student
+5%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+60%
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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Frequently asked questions about John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School
How many students attend John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School?
John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School has 884 students enrolled. It is a other school in STATEN ISLAND, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School is 8.4:1, which is 28% lower than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 47% 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 John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School?
78.1% of students at John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School?
The largest demographic group at John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School is African American at 50.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in STATEN ISLAND, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School?
John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.