CULTURAL ARTS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL AT SPRING CREEK

School Overview
The Cultural Arts Academy Charter School (CAA) at Spring Creek, located in the East New York section of Brooklyn, is a tuition-free public charter school that integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with a comprehensive focus on the performing and visual arts. Serving students in the K-8 grade range, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded scholars by using the arts as a catalyst for creative expression, critical thinking, and character development. Their educational philosophy is built on the belief that artistic engagement enhances academic achievement and fosters a supportive, culturally responsive environment for a diverse student body.

Beyond its core emphasis on the arts, the school is recognized for its commitment to a structured and holistic approach to student growth. By providing specialized instruction in areas such as dance, music, theater, and fine arts alongside standard subjects like mathematics and literacy, the Academy seeks to close the achievement gap and prepare students for success in high school and beyond. The school maintains a close-knit community atmosphere, emphasizing parental involvement and community partnerships to ensure that students are not only academically proficient but also socially and emotionally prepared to contribute to their local community.
208
Total Students
13.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CULTURAL ARTS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL AT SPRING CREEK
Demographic Student Count
White3
Hispanic13
Black187
Two or More3
American Indian2
  • Black
    187 (89.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (6.2 %)
  • White
    3 (1.4 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.4 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: CULTURAL ARTS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL AT SPRING CREEK
Phone: (718)683-3300
Website: http://www.culturalartsacademy.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 208
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 174
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 24
Grade 1 34
Grade 2 22
Grade 3 35
Grade 4 51
Grade 5 42

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CULTURAL ARTS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL AT SPRING CREEK
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten24
Grade 134
Grade 222
Grade 335
Grade 451
Grade 542
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CULTURAL ARTS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL AT SPRING CREEK
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female10349.5%
Male10550.5%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)