Pan American Academy CS

2830 North American Street
Philadelphia, PA 19133

Charter School 739 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Pan American Academy Charter School (PAACS) is a tuition-free, K-8 public charter school located in the Fairhill neighborhood of North Philadelphia. Committed to serving a predominantly Hispanic community, the school emphasizes a bilingual and bicultural educational approach. Their mission is centered on high academic standards and the development of the "whole child," integrating a rigorous curriculum with character development to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

The school is well-known for its dedication to cultural pride and community engagement, often serving as a hub for local families. Beyond core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science, Pan American Academy incorporates specialized programs—such as art, music, and physical education—to foster a well-rounded learning experience. By maintaining a supportive environment that values diversity and academic excellence, the school strives to empower its students to become confident, responsible citizens who can effectively navigate and contribute to a global society.

739

Total Students

57.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pan American Academy CS
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	647
Black	47
Two or More	40

Hispanic
647 (87.6 %)
Black
47 (6.4 %)
Two or More
40 (5.4 %)
White
5 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pan American Academy CS
Phone:	(215)425-1212
Website:	http://panamcs.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	739
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 97

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 83

Grade 6 66

Grade 7 63

Grade 8 45

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pan American Academy CS
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	97
Grade 1	100
Grade 2	96
Grade 3	97
Grade 4	92
Grade 5	83
Grade 6	66
Grade 7	63
Grade 8	45

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pan American Academy CS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	363	49.1%
Male	376	50.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)