Enrollment
428
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 340072903027 Charter school
Vineland Public Charter School — Vineland, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Vineland Public Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
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: Vineland Public Charter School · New Jersey
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)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 11.9:1 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Vineland Public Charter School reports 428 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 30.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% above the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 45.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 54% above the New Jersey average and 12% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 856 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Vineland Public Charter School spends $13,218 per pupil district-wide, below the New Jersey average of $29,189 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 72.1% from local sources (property taxes), 19.3% from the state, and 8.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Vineland Public Charter School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Jersey state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▲ 54% | 29.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 50% | — | — |
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
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
14.4:1
students per teacher
— 21% above state mean
Top 89% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$13,218
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Jersey avg of $29,189
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 856 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
Enrollment 428 Top 50% in New Jersey — larger than 50% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Students per teacher 14.4:1 +21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 45.5% +54% vs state
NCES ID 340072903027
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 856:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vineland Public Charter School, which includes Vineland Public Charter School.
$13,218
Per student
-55%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 other 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 14.4:1, which is 21% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in VINELAND, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vineland Public Charter School?
Vineland Public Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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.