Enrollment
997
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Frankfort, NY
Utica Academy of Science Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Utica Academy of Science Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360108406447Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Utica Academy of Science Charter School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Frankfort · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 78.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Utica Academy of Science Charter School has class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Utica Academy of Science Charter School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Frankfort, NY.
School address
District: Utica Academy of Science Charter School · New York
NCES ID 360108406447 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+80% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Utica Academy of Science Charter School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Utica Academy of Science Charter School
Utica Academy of Science Charter School is a high-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Frankfort, New York, enrolling 997 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.2:1 is larger than about 98% of New York schools and 80% 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 78.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 92% of state schools at 997 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 419 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #248.
Its student body is led by African American (26%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 332 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Utica Academy of Science Charter School spends $12,040 per pupil, 54% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Utica Academy of Science Charter School is a single-school charter district, so Utica Academy of Science 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 Utica Academy of Science Charter School compares
Utica Academy of Science 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 80% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.0% | ▲ 39% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 997 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
997
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 80% above state mean
Top 98% in New York - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$12,040
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 25.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
White 22.7%
Asian 22.1%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 25.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.4, Utica Academy of Science Charter School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Utica Academy of Science Charter School, which includes Utica Academy of Science Charter School.
$12,040
Per student
-54%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
-27%
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 other 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 (~997 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Utica Academy of Science Charter School
How many students attend Utica Academy of Science Charter School?
Utica Academy of Science Charter School has 997 students enrolled. It is a public school in Frankfort, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Utica Academy of Science Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Utica Academy of Science Charter School is 21.2:1, which is 80% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Utica Academy of Science Charter School?
78.0% of students at Utica Academy of Science Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Utica Academy of Science Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Utica Academy of Science Charter School is African American at 25.6% of enrollment, in Frankfort, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Utica Academy of Science Charter School?
Utica Academy of Science Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Utica Academy of Science Charter School rank among public schools in Frankfort?
By Resource Investment Index, Utica Academy of Science Charter School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Frankfort, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Frankfort on the city page.
Is Utica Academy of Science Charter School a good school?
Utica Academy of Science Charter School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Utica Academy of Science Charter School?
None; Utica Academy of Science Charter School is a single-school charter district, and Utica Academy of Science Charter School is its only campus.
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