ARTS ACADEMY ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL

Arts Academy Elementary Charter School is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Arts Academy Elementary CS school district, located in Allentown, PA with about 410 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 25 teachers, Arts Academy Elementary Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

The Arts Academy Elementary Charter School (AAECS), located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is a specialized public charter school that integrates rigorous academic instruction with a comprehensive arts-based curriculum. Serving students from kindergarten through grade six, the school is designed to foster both intellectual and creative growth by embedding disciplines such as dance, music, theater, and visual arts into the daily educational experience. By leveraging the arts as a core component of learning, AAECS aims to improve student engagement, encourage critical thinking, and build confidence in a diverse student body.

Beyond its focus on artistic expression, the school is committed to providing a high-quality, tuition-free education that meets Pennsylvania state academic standards. The campus, situated in the heart of Allentown, provides an environment where students are encouraged to explore their individual talents while collaborating with peers in a supportive community. Through its unique blend of traditional academics and arts integration, the Arts Academy Elementary Charter School seeks to prepare its students not only for success in middle school and beyond, but also to cultivate well-rounded individuals who possess a lifelong appreciation for the creative process.

For more information, contact Arts Academy Elementary Charter School at (610) 657-5388 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

601 W Union Street
Allentown, PA 18101
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ARTS ACADEMY ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Allentown, PA with about 410 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Allentown City SD
Total Students:
410
Teachers:
25
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

* 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 410 students

Hispanic/Latino
59.5%
Black or African American
20.0%
White
15.6%
Two or more races
2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.5%
Asian
0.5%

Female
65.6%
Male
34.4%

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.