Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek

Summary:

Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek is an elementary public charter school in Brooklyn, New York, serving 208 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #23, which is ranked 596 out of 866 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (89.9%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 65.67% to 82.15% African American students. Academically, the school's performance is mixed, with proficiency rates above the state average in some grade levels and subjects, but below average in others. While male students and African American students perform relatively well, students with special needs and from low-income backgrounds lag behind their peers. The school's per-student spending has increased over the years, reaching $21,406 in 2022-2023, but its student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than some nearby schools.

When compared to the nearby schools, such as Fresh Creek School (The), Explore Excel Charter School, and Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School, Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek generally outperforms them academically, despite its mixed overall performance. The school's focus on providing a culturally-responsive education to its predominantly African American student population appears to be a key differentiating factor.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

1400 Linden Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11212

(718) 683-3300

District: Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek

SchoolDigger Rank:
1415^th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,406

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 208

Racial breakdown:

African American:

89.9%

Hispanic:

6.3%

White:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 76%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek ranks worse than 58% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.97. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (89.9%), Hispanic (6.3%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 76% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek is 16. (See more...)

Compare Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek employs 13 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek is $21,406.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek:

SchoolDigger ranks Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek 1415^th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek:

SchoolDigger ranks Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek 596^th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek

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Rank History for all students at Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2014	34.33	1611^th	2345	31.3%
2015	24.55	1824^th	2352	22.4%
2016	35.34	1586^th	2366	33.0%
2017	32.56	1649^th	2386	30.9%
2018	28.46	1802^nd	2395	24.8%
2019	30.93	1696^th	2413	29.7%
2021	32.88	1532^nd	2201	30.4%
2022	29.78	1777^th	2434	27.0%
2023	40.97	1415^th	2439	42.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	55.80	610^th	1941	68.6%
2022	19.72	1934^th	2031	4.8%
2023	46.98	853^rd	2016	57.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	35.50	1410^th	2045	31.1%
2019	37.63	1266^th	2032	37.7%
2022	36.00	1361^st	2099	35.2%
2023	51.06	871^st	2041	57.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	25.44	1878^th	2338	19.7%
2019	39.77	1419^th	2357	39.8%
2021	35.53	1322^nd	1955	32.4%
2022	33.27	1677^th	2401	30.2%
2023	25.47	1870^th	2403	22.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	37.25	1526^th	2340	34.8%
2019	25.46	1837^th	2358	22.1%
2021	36.03	1318^th	1961	32.8%
2022	26.09	1881^st	2400	21.6%
2023	55.28	1012^th	2400	57.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	42.81	523^rd	948	44.8%
2023	67.88	213^th	857	75.1%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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by a teacher
Friday, July 22, 2022

This school is falling apart, literally and figuratively. Administration is run by people with no practical experience who care about covering up deep-rooted flaws with performances. Many of teachers and administers lack proper education and experience. Class sizes are too large. Students spend more time preparing for performances than they do learning, which is reflected in their test scores. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	2	118	0	0	0	0	120
2012	2	158	3	6	1	0	170
2013	3	203	3	10	2	0	221
2014	4	242	2	11	2	0	261
2015	3	278	3	12	2	0	298
2016	4	245	2	20	3	0	274
2017	4	249	0	19	3	2	277
2018	4	265	1	22	3	2	297
2019	2	227	0	21	3	3	256
2020	1	243	0	17	3	5	269
2021	1	220	0	12	2	5	240
2022	1	205	0	13	2	4	225
2023	3	187	0	13	2	3	208

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	120	9.0	13.3	70
2012	170	14.0	12.1	26.5
2013	221	16.0	13.8	33
2014	261	19.0	13.7	39.8
2015	298	21.0	14.1	50.3
2016	274	n/a	n/a	0
2017	277	13.0	21.3	57.8
2018	297	12.0	24.7	55.2
2019	256	16.0	16.0	65.2
2020	269	n/a	n/a	68
2021	240	n/a	n/a	70
2022	225	n/a	n/a	70.2
2023	208	13.0	16.0	76

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	120	9.0	13.3	70
2012	170	14.0	12.1	26.5
2013	221	16.0	13.8	33
2014	261	19.0	13.7	39.8
2015	298	21.0	14.1	50.3
2016	274	n/a	n/a	0
2017	277	13.0	21.3	57.8
2018	297	12.0	24.7	55.2
2019	256	16.0	16.0	65.2
2020	269	n/a	n/a	68
2021	240	n/a	n/a	70
2022	225	n/a	n/a	70.2
2023	208	13.0	16.0	76

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$19,754 (100.0%)	$19,754
2020	$478 (3.1%)	$15,105 (96.9%)	$15,583
2022	$10,071 (46.0%)	$11,820 (54.0%)	$21,891
2023	$00 (0.0%)	$21,406 (100.0%)	$21,406

Data source: New York Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1696^th of 2413 Elementary schools	Ranks 1415^th of 2439 Elementary schools	12.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek)	50	48	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)	52	44.9	7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek)	38	62.5	24.5%
3rd Grade Math (New York)	54	53.7	0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek)	41	58.1	17.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	48	48.8	0.8%
4th Grade Math (Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek)	22	36.4	14.4%
4th Grade Math (New York)	50	53.9	3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek)	33	34.3	1.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	38	45.1	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek)	35	20	15%
5th Grade Math (New York)	46	49.7	3.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	256	208	18.8%
African American	227	187	17.6%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	21	13	38.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	3	50%
Two or More Races	3	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	65.2%	76%	10.7%

Schools Near Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Regents Algebra I (2023)	Regents Living Environment (2023)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2023)						NY State Assessments Math (2023)						NY State Assessments Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek	Public, Charter	K-5	1400 Linden Blvd	Brooklyn	11212	Kings County	Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek	Yes	No	No	Yes	(718) 683-3300	208	13	16.0	76.0%	3 (1.4%)	187 (89.9%)	13 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	41	1415^th of 2439 public elementary schools	42.0%		29.8	1777^th of 2434 public elementary schools	27.0%	362			48.0	58.1	34.3				62.5	36.4	20.0					$21,406	$00	$21,406
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	985 Rockaway Ave-3rd Fl	Brooklyn	11212	Kings County	Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(718) 669-7461	651	62	10.5	92.3%	2 (0.3%)	533 (81.9%)	100 (15.4%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.1%)	68.4	719^th of 2439 public elementary schools	70.5%		59.8	929^th of 2434 public elementary schools	61.8%	210	90.5	54.6	49.3	49.4	30.4	55.1	55.6	65.2	81.3	67.1	62.0	75.7	53.2	47.8		$19,390	$2,554	$16,836
Ps 165 Ida Posner	Public	PK, KG-5	76 Lott Ave	Brooklyn	11212	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #23	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 495-7759	193	15	12.7	89.6%	2 (1.0%)	156 (80.8%)	28 (14.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	36.6	1536^th of 2439 public elementary schools	37.0%		35.5	1603^rd of 2434 public elementary schools	34.1%	67			15.4	46.7	42.9				15.4	35.7	76.9					$39,594	$3,178	$36,416
Ps 233 Langston Hughes	Public	PK, KG-5	9301 Ave B	Brooklyn	11236	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #18	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 346-8103	297	26	11.5	81.8%	7 (2.4%)	244 (82.2%)	34 (11.4%)	2 (0.7%)	9 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	51.4	1121^st of 2439 public elementary schools	54.0%		53.3	1094^th of 2434 public elementary schools	55.1%	27			60.7	61.1	30.0				53.6	47.1	48.8					$26,611	$3,053	$23,558
New American Academy Charter School (The)	Public, Charter	K-5	9301 Ave B	Brooklyn	11236	Kings County	New American Academy Charter School (The)	Yes	No	No	Yes	(718) 385-1709	258	18	14.3	74.0%	5 (1.9%)	228 (88.4%)	21 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	50.6	1145^th of 2439 public elementary schools	53.1%		34.5	1636^th of 2434 public elementary schools	32.8%	491			48.7	52.5	43.3				51.3	57.9	43.3					$18,948	$2,639	$16,308
Ps 66	Public	PK, KG-8	845 E 96th St	Brooklyn	11236	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #18	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 922-3505	568	49	11.6	76.8%	19 (3.3%)	442 (77.8%)	81 (14.3%)	6 (1.1%)	7 (1.2%)	5 (0.9%)	8 (1.4%)	51	1133^rd of 2439 public elementary schools	53.5%		33.7	1667^th of 2434 public elementary schools	31.5%	534		45.2	17.1	35.0	50.0	53.2	42.5	51.9	54.3	65.9	53.6	40.3	36.2	30.4		$19,298	$2,443	$16,855
Ps 41 Francis White	Public	K-5	411 Thatford Ave	Brooklyn	11212	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #23	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 495-7732	154	16	9.3	96.8%	3 (1.9%)	102 (66.2%)	42 (27.3%)	3 (1.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	12.2	2265^th of 2439 public elementary schools	7.1%		8.3	2348^th of 2434 public elementary schools	3.5%	83			40.0	18.2	7.4				26.3	14.3	16.7					$40,484	$7,073	$33,411
Ps 184 Newport	Public	PK, KG-8	273 Newport St	Brooklyn	11212	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #23	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 495-7776	440	39	11.3	97.0%	5 (1.1%)	304 (69.1%)	121 (27.5%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	11	2303^rd of 2439 public elementary schools	5.6%		14.1	2217^th of 2434 public elementary schools	8.9%	86			3.9	30.6	23.5	11.5	37.5	46.2	0.0	32.4	21.2	10.3	10.0	24.1	21.7	$25,319	$2,022	$23,297
Riverdale Avenue Community School	Public	PK, KG-5	76 Riverdale Ave	Brooklyn	11212	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #23	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 485-1679	300	24	12.5	93.3%	8 (2.7%)	197 (65.7%)	85 (28.3%)	6 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	49.2	1183^rd of 2439 public elementary schools	51.5%		18.2	2098^th of 2434 public elementary schools	13.8%	915			67.7	58.1	31.6				65.6	48.4	21.6					$23,351	$2,084	$21,267
Fresh Creek School (The)	Public	PK, KG-5	875 Williams Ave	Brooklyn	11207	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #19	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 272-1843	143	13	11.2	96.5%	2 (1.4%)	99 (69.2%)	39 (27.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	64	819^th of 2439 public elementary schools	66.4%		70.7	648^th of 2434 public elementary schools	73.4%	171			57.1	73.3	43.8				56.3	80.0	42.1					$25,956	$2,467	$23,489

Frequently Asked Questions about Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek

How many students attend Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek?

In the 2022-23 school year, 208 students attended Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek.

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Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek ranks 1415^th of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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Students at Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek are 90% African American, 6% Hispanic, 1% White, 1% Two or more races.

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