Arts Academy Elementary Charter School District

601 W Union Street
Allentown, PA 18101
1/
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 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 445 students in Arts Academy Elementary Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, 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 7% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
1 School
2,928 Schools
# Students
445 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
124,158 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 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#625 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
7%
36%
20-24%
55%
40-44%
57%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
63%
15%
% Black
26%
14%
% White
9%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,609 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,755 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat 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
$14,609
$23,696
Spending / Student
$13,755
$23,119

Best Arts Academy Elementary Charter School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arts Academy Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
601 W Union Street
Allentown, PA 18101
(610) 841-4560
Grades: K-5
| 445 students

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 445 students.
What is the rank of Arts Academy Elementary Charter School District?
Arts Academy Elementary Charter School District is ranked #624 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
63% of Arts Academy Elementary Charter School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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 14:1.
What is Arts Academy Elementary Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,755 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-05
  • Enrollment: 445 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 7% (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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