Premier Arts and Science CS

500 North 17th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17103

Charter School 156 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Premier Arts and Science Charter School (PASCS) is a public charter school located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The school operates with a dual focus, aiming to integrate a rigorous academic curriculum in core subjects like math and science with a robust arts program. By emphasizing both disciplines, the school seeks to foster a well-rounded educational environment that encourages student creativity, critical thinking, and intellectual development.

As a charter school, PASCS operates independently of the local school district while remaining tuition-free and open to the public. Its mission is centered on providing high-quality instruction within a supportive community, often highlighting smaller class sizes and personalized attention to help students achieve proficiency in state standards. The school serves as an alternative for families in the Harrisburg area who are looking for a specialized educational experience that balances traditional academic preparation with artistic expression.

156

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Premier Arts and Science CS
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	32
Black	111
Two or More	3

Black
111 (71.2 %)
Hispanic
32 (20.5 %)
White
10 (6.4 %)
Two or More
3 (1.9 %)

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:	Premier Arts and Science CS
Phone:	(717)234-3200
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	156
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
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 35

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 44