VISION ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Vision Academy Charter School is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Vision Academy CS school district, located in Lansdowne, PA with about 272 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 22 teachers, Vision Academy Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Vision Academy Charter School, located in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. The school operates with a mission centered on providing a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum that emphasizes academic excellence, personal character development, and a strong foundation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). By fostering a supportive and disciplined learning environment, Vision Academy aims to equip its diverse student body with the critical thinking skills and intellectual habits necessary to succeed in higher education and become responsible, contributing citizens in their communities.
In addition to its core academic focus, Vision Academy distinguishes itself through a personalized approach to education, often utilizing smaller class sizes and individualized attention to ensure that every student meets or exceeds state performance standards. The school places a high value on home-school collaboration, encouraging active parental involvement to reinforce academic success. Through a combination of technology-integrated instruction, enrichment programs, and a dedicated faculty, the school strives to close the achievement gap and provide equitable opportunities for students in the Lansdowne area to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
For more information, contact Vision Academy Charter School at (484) 466-6341 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(484) 466-6341
VISION ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Lansdowne, PA with about 272 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
William Penn SD - District:
- Vision Academy CS
- Total Students:
- 272
- Teachers:
- 22
- 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 eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 272 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending VISION ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 92% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 92.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.9%
- White
- 2.9%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Female
- 54.8%
- Male
- 45.2%
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.