Little Water Preparatory Charter School serves 202 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The student-teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Little Water Preparatory Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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School Overview
Little Water Preparatory Charter School's student population of 202 students has grown by 146% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
202 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Little Water Preparatory Charter School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
11:1
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
16%
31%
Black
77%
15%
White
6%
39%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
55%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Little Water Preparatory Charter School?
202 students attend Little Water Preparatory Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Little Water Preparatory Charter School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Little Water Preparatory Charter School?
Little Water Preparatory Charter School has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Little Water Preparatory Charter School offer ?
Little Water Preparatory Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Little Water Preparatory Charter School part of?
Little Water Preparatory Charter School is part of Little Water Preparatory Charter School District.
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