Enrollment
1,540
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 340007800487 Charter school
Leap Academy University Charter School — Camden, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Leap Academy University Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 28/100.
👥 Class size 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
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: Leap Academy University Charter School · New Jersey
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)
106.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.1%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+160% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leap Academy University Charter School compares with New Jersey 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
Leap Academy University Charter School reports 1,540 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 106.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 24% above the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 77.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 160% above the New Jersey average and 49% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 34.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Leap Academy University Charter School spends $20,033 per pupil district-wide, below the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 67.5% from local sources (property taxes), 11.6% from the state, and 20.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Leap Academy University Charter School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Jersey 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 Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.1% | ▲ 160% | 29.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,540 | top 96% | — | — |
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
77.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 160% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
— 24% above state mean
Top 91% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$20,033
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Jersey avg of $29,189
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 + 240 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,540 Top 96% in New Jersey — larger than 4% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 106.0
Students per teacher 14.7:1 +24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 77.1% +160% vs state
NCES ID 340007800487
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.6%
African American 34.9%
Two or More 1.0%
White 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 240
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Leap Academy University Charter School, which includes Leap Academy University Charter School.
$20,033
Per student
-31%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 67.5%
State 11.6%
Federal 20.8%
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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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Leap Academy University Charter School
How many students attend Leap Academy University Charter School?
Leap Academy University Charter School has 1,540 students enrolled. It is a other school in CAMDEN, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leap Academy University Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leap Academy University Charter School is 14.7:1, which is 24% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leap Academy University Charter School?
77.1% of students at Leap Academy University Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leap Academy University Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Leap Academy University Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in CAMDEN, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leap Academy University Charter School?
Leap Academy University Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.