Enrollment
849
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 360095706068 Charter school
Voice Charter School of New York — Long Island City, NY
Federal NCES profile for Voice Charter School of New York, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 7
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: Voice Charter School of New York · New York
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)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Voice Charter School of New York compares with New York 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
Voice Charter School of New York reports 849 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 62.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 24% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 81.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 45% above the New York average and 57% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 37.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Voice Charter School of New York spends $24,524 per pupil district-wide, below the New York average of $29,727 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Voice Charter School of New York compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York 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 York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.5% | ▲ 45% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 849 | top 88% | — | — |
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
81.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 45% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 61% in New York — lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
37.2%
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
$24,524
per pupil, district-wide
— below New York avg of $29,727
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 849 Top 88% in New York — larger than 12% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 62.0
Students per teacher 12.1:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 81.5% +45% vs state
NCES ID 360095706068
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.6%
African American 14.6%
Asian 7.2%
White 4.2%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 37.2%
In-school suspensions 12
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Voice Charter School of New York, which includes Voice Charter School of New York.
$24,524
Per student
-18%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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 Voice Charter School of New York
How many students attend Voice Charter School of New York?
Voice Charter School of New York has 849 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in LONG ISLAND CITY, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Voice Charter School of New York?
The student-teacher ratio at Voice Charter School of New York is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Voice Charter School of New York?
81.5% of students at Voice Charter School of New York are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Voice Charter School of New York?
The largest demographic group at Voice Charter School of New York is Hispanic or Latino at 71.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in LONG ISLAND CITY, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Voice Charter School of New York?
Voice Charter School of New York has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.