Enrollment
428
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vineland, NJ
Vineland Public Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Vineland Public Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340072903027Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vineland Public Charter School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New Jersey schools.
- #10 of 14
- public schools in Vineland · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Vineland Public Charter School has class sizes larger than 87% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vineland Public Charter School ranks #10 of 14 public schools in Vineland, NJ.
School address
District: Vineland Public Charter School · New Jersey
NCES ID 340072903027 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.5%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vineland Public Charter School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vineland Public Charter School
Vineland Public Charter School is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Vineland, New Jersey, enrolling 428 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.3:1 is larger than about 87% of New Jersey schools and 21% 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 45.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 428 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 309 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #293, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and African American (31%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 856 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Vineland Public Charter School spends $13,189 per pupil, 47% below the New Jersey average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Vineland's public schools, it stands alongside Compass Academy Charter School (183 students): Vineland Public Charter School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.3:1 vs 10.8:1).
Vineland Public Charter School is a single-school charter district, so Vineland Public 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 Vineland Public Charter School compares
Vineland Public 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▲ 54% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$13,189
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 48.1%
African American 30.8%
White 11.4%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Vineland Public Charter School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vineland Public Charter School, which includes Vineland Public Charter School.
$13,189
Per student
-47%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.1%
State 19.3%
Federal 8.5%
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 Vineland
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~428 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Vineland Public Charter School
How many students attend Vineland Public Charter School?
Vineland Public Charter School has 428 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vineland, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vineland Public Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vineland Public Charter School is 14.3:1, which is 21% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vineland Public Charter School?
45.5% of students at Vineland Public Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vineland Public Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Vineland Public Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.1% of enrollment, in Vineland, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vineland Public Charter School?
Vineland Public Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Vineland Public Charter School rank among public schools in Vineland?
By Resource Investment Index, Vineland Public Charter School ranks #10 of 14 public schools in Vineland, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Vineland on the city page.
Is Vineland Public Charter School a good school?
Vineland Public Charter School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New Jersey 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 Vineland Public Charter School?
None; Vineland Public Charter School is a single-school charter district, and Vineland Public Charter School is its only campus.
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