Enrollment
1,540
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Camden, NJ
Leap Academy University Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Leap Academy University Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340007800487Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leap Academy University Charter School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #8 of 10
- schools in Camden · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 77.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Leap Academy University Charter School has class sizes larger than 89% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leap Academy University Charter School ranks #8 of 10 schools in Camden, NJ.
School address
District: Leap Academy University Charter School · New Jersey
NCES ID 340007800487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
106.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+23% 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
What stands out at Leap Academy University Charter School
Leap Academy University Charter School is a high-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Camden, New Jersey, enrolling 1,540 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.5:1 is larger than about 89% of New Jersey schools and 23% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 77.1% of students qualify for free meals, 160% above the New Jersey average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,540 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 35 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #30, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and African American (35%) (diversity index 47/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Leap Academy University Charter School spends $18,758 per pupil, 25% below the New Jersey average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Camden's public schools, it stands alongside Mastery Schools of Camden Inc. (2,873 students): Leap Academy University Charter School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.5:1 vs 13.9:1).
Leap Academy University Charter School is a single-school charter district, so Leap Academy University Charter School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 1,540 students, it is also among the largest single-school districts in New Jersey, well beyond the enrollment of a typical standalone charter.
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 Leap Academy University Charter School compares
Leap Academy University Charter School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.1% | ▲ 160% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,540 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,540
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 160% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$18,758
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Somewhat 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
- 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
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.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Leap Academy University Charter School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Leap Academy University Charter School, which includes Leap Academy University Charter School.
$18,758
Per student
-25%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
Similar other schools in Camden
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.
Standard public school
2,873 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Camden's Promise Charter School
Standard public school
2,457 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation
Standard public school
2,280 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Camden Prep Inc.
Standard public school
1,498 students 38.4:1 students per teacher
Thomas H. Dudley Family School
Standard public school
549 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,540 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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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 public 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 14.5:1, which is 23% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, 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 29/100 (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 Leap Academy University Charter School rank among schools in Camden?
By Resource Investment Index, Leap Academy University Charter School ranks #8 of 10 schools in Camden, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Camden on the city page.
Is Leap Academy University Charter School a good school?
Leap Academy University Charter School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey. 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 Leap Academy University Charter School?
None; Leap Academy University Charter School is a single-school charter district, and Leap Academy University Charter School is its only campus.
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