Erie Rise Leadership Academy CS

www.erierise.org/

Charter School 292 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

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.

292

Total Students

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Full-Time Teachers

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Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Erie Rise Leadership Academy CS
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	40
Black	172
Two or More	57

Black
172 (58.9 %)
Two or More
57 (19.5 %)
Hispanic
40 (13.7 %)
White
23 (7.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Erie Rise Leadership Academy CS
Phone:	(814)520-6468
Website:	http://www.erierise.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	292
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 22

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 37

Grade 7 43

Grade 8 27