Enrollment
748
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New York, NY
Kipp Star College Prep Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Star College Prep Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360008205526Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Star College Prep Charter School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools.
- #38 of 46
- elementary schools in New York · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 83.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Star College Prep Charter School has class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Star College Prep Charter School ranks #38 of 46 elementary schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: Kipp Star College Prep Charter School · New York
NCES ID 360008205526 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kipp Star College Prep Charter School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kipp Star College Prep Charter School
Kipp Star College Prep Charter School is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in New York, New York, enrolling 748 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 83.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 748 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 622 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #393.
Its student body is led by African American (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 55/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Kipp Star College Prep Charter School spends $20,460 per pupil, 23% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Kipp Star College Prep Charter School is a single-school charter district, so Kipp Star College Prep 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 Kipp Star College Prep Charter School compares
Kipp Star College Prep 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.5% | ▲ 49% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 748 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
748
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 83% in New York - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.8%
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
$20,460
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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 + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 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 54.6%
Hispanic or Latino 38.2%
Two or More 3.2%
White 2.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Kipp Star College Prep Charter School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kipp Star College Prep Charter School, which includes Kipp Star College Prep Charter School.
$20,460
Per student
-23%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+23%
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 (~748 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kipp Star College Prep Charter School
How many students attend Kipp Star College Prep Charter School?
Kipp Star College Prep Charter School has 748 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Star College Prep Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Star College Prep Charter School is 14.4:1, which is 22% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kipp Star College Prep Charter School?
83.5% of students at Kipp Star College Prep 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 Star College Prep Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Star College Prep Charter School is African American at 54.6% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Star College Prep Charter School?
Kipp Star College Prep Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kipp Star College Prep Charter School rank among elementary schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Star College Prep Charter School ranks #38 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 Kipp Star College Prep Charter School a good school?
Kipp Star College Prep Charter School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 Kipp Star College Prep Charter School?
None; Kipp Star College Prep Charter School is a single-school charter district, and Kipp Star College Prep Charter School is its only campus.
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