ERIE RISE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter Sch is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Erie Rise Leadership Academy CS school district, located in Erie, PA with about 421 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School, located at 2501 Plum Street in Erie, Pennsylvania, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K-8. The school distinguishes itself through a focus on character development and academic excellence, aiming to prepare students to be "scholars and leaders" within their community. By emphasizing high expectations and a rigorous curriculum, Erie Rise seeks to provide a supportive educational environment that caters to the diverse needs of its student population in the Erie area.

Beyond core academics, the school places a significant emphasis on cultivating leadership qualities and personal responsibility. Their educational model often integrates community engagement and structured discipline to foster a sense of civic duty among its scholars. As a charter institution, Erie Rise operates with a level of autonomy that allows it to tailor its instructional approach, often prioritizing smaller class sizes and personalized attention to help students achieve proficiency and prepare for high school and beyond.

For more information, contact Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter Sch at (814) 520-6468 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2501 Plum Street
Erie, PA 16502
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ERIE RISE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Erie, PA with about 421 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Erie City SD
Total Students:
421
Teachers:
31
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 421 students

Black or African American
59.6%
Hispanic/Latino
17.8%
Two or more races
11.6%
White
10.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.