Enrollment
1,529
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 420007500531 Charter school
New Foundations Cs — Philadelphia, PA
Federal NCES profile for New Foundations Cs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
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: New Foundations Cs · Pennsylvania
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)
98.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.1%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Foundations Cs compares with Pennsylvania 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
New Foundations Cs reports 1,529 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 98.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% above the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 58.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 0% above the Pennsylvania average and 12% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 765 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding New Foundations Cs spends $17,162 per pupil district-wide, below the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 79.2% from local sources (property taxes), 1.2% from the state, and 19.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 New Foundations Cs compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Pennsylvania state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.1% | ▼ 0% | 58.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,529 | top 97% | — | — |
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
58.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 0% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
— 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$17,162
per pupil, district-wide
— below Pennsylvania avg of $22,745
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 765 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 1,529 Top 97% in Pennsylvania — larger than 3% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 98.0
Students per teacher 15.3:1 +13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 58.1% +0% vs state
NCES ID 420007500531
Student demographics
White 34.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.3%
African American 24.9%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 6.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 34.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 765:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Foundations Cs, which includes New Foundations Cs.
$17,162
Per student
-25%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 79.2%
State 1.2%
Federal 19.6%
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 New Foundations Cs
How many students attend New Foundations Cs?
New Foundations Cs has 1,529 students enrolled. It is a other school in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Foundations Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at New Foundations Cs is 15.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Foundations Cs?
58.1% of students at New Foundations Cs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Foundations Cs?
The largest demographic group at New Foundations Cs is White at 34.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Foundations Cs?
New Foundations Cs has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.