Arts Academy Elementary Charter School District

601 W Union Street
Allentown, PA 18101
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Arts Academy Elementary Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 425 students in Arts Academy Elementary Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public School in Arts Academy Elementary Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
1 School
2,931 Schools
# Students
425 Students
1,666,263 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
124,167 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Arts Academy Elementary Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#598 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
15%
38%
20-24%
55%
40-44%
57%
(2022-23)
26.1%
23.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
81%
16%
% Black
19%
14%
% White
n/a
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,296 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,730. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,402 is less than the state median of $23,152. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,296
$23,730
Spending / Student
$14,402
$23,152

Best Arts Academy Elementary Charter School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arts Academy Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
601 W Union Street
Allentown, PA 18101
(610) 841-4560
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Arts Academy Elementary Charter School District?
Arts Academy Elementary Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 425 students.
What is the rank of Arts Academy Elementary Charter School District?
Arts Academy Elementary Charter School District is ranked #599 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Arts Academy Elementary Charter School District?
81% of Arts Academy Elementary Charter School District students are Hispanic, and 19% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Arts Academy Elementary Charter School District?
Arts Academy Elementary Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Arts Academy Elementary Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,402 is less than the state median of $23,152. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-05
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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