Enrollment
862
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 360014305781 Charter school
Kipp Infinity Charter School — New York, NY
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Infinity Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 21/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 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: Kipp Infinity 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)
151.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kipp Infinity 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
Kipp Infinity Charter School reports 862 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 151.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 25% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 84.6% 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 63% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 862 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Kipp Infinity Charter School spends $25,418 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 21/100 (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 Kipp Infinity 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.6% | ▲ 51% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 862 | top 88% | — | — |
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
84.6%
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
12:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 59% in New York — lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
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
$25,418
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 862 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 230 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 862 Top 88% in New York — larger than 12% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 151.0
Students per teacher 12:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 84.6% +51% vs state
NCES ID 360014305781
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.2%
African American 27.4%
Two or More 1.7%
White 1.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 13
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 862:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 13
Out-of-school suspensions 230
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kipp Infinity Charter School, which includes Kipp Infinity Charter School.
$25,418
Per student
-14%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+30%
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 Kipp Infinity Charter School
How many students attend Kipp Infinity Charter School?
Kipp Infinity Charter School has 862 students enrolled. It is a other school in NEW YORK, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Infinity Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Infinity Charter School is 12:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kipp Infinity Charter School?
84.6% of students at Kipp Infinity Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Infinity Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Infinity Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in NEW YORK, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Infinity Charter School?
Kipp Infinity Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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.