Enrollment
500
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rochester, NY
Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360111306503Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools.
- #31 of 43
- elementary schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 82.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts has class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts ranks #31 of 43 elementary schools in Rochester, NY.
School address
NCES ID 360111306503 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts
Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Rochester, New York, enrolling 500 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.9:1 is larger than about 96% of New York schools and 52% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 500 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 972 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #524.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 250 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts spends $18,349 per pupil, 31% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts is a single-school charter district, so Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts 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 Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts compares
Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 52% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.3% | ▲ 46% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 96% in New York - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.6%
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
$18,349
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 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 57.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
Two or More 8.6%
White 3.4%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts, which includes Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts.
$18,349
Per student
-31%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+11%
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 (~500 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts
How many students attend Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts?
Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts has 500 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rochester, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts is 17.9:1, which is 52% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts?
82.3% of students at Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts is African American at 57.2% of enrollment, in Rochester, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts?
Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts rank among elementary schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts ranks #31 of 43 elementary schools in Rochester, 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 Rochester on the city page.
Is Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts a good school?
Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts?
None; Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts is a single-school charter district, and Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts is its only campus.
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