Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School

Summary:

Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School is a public charter elementary school serving 292 students in grades K-8 in Erie, Pennsylvania. The school has a predominantly African American student population (58.9%) and a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (68.15% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch).

Despite spending over $16,000 per student, Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Pennsylvania, with only 7.2% of students proficient or better in Math and 18.9% proficient or better in English Language Arts across all grades in 2022-2023. This is significantly lower than the state averages of 39.3% in Math and 53.8% in English Language Arts. The school's performance also lags behind nearby McKinley Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School in the Erie City School District.

Notably, the school's African American student population is performing particularly poorly, ranking in the bottom 10% of all Pennsylvania elementary schools in Math proficiency. Additionally, Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School has seen a concerning increase in its dropout rate, rising from 0% in previous years to 2.8% in the 2022-2023 school year. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve the educational outcomes for the students at this school.

Detail:

Public, Charter

1006 West 10th Street
Erie, PA 16502

(814) 520-6468

District: Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.6

Number of students: 292

Racial breakdown:

African American:

58.9%

Two or more races:

19.5%

Hispanic:

13.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.2%

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Compare Details Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2015	2.96	1445^th	1474	2.0%
2016	1.98	1544^th	1554	0.6%
2017	1.93	1540^th	1547	0.5%
2018	3.23	1484^th	1530	3.0%
2019	5.27	1450^th	1544	6.1%
2021	3.92	1405^th	1433	2.0%
2022	6.41	1430^th	1534	6.8%
2023	6.41	1435^th	1534	6.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	10.32	1302^nd	1414	7.9%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.84	396^th	437	9.4%

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Rank History for all middle school students at Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2015	5.21	802^nd	835	4.0%
2016	3.62	859^th	870	1.3%
2017	6.44	809^th	877	7.8%
2018	3.87	852^nd	861	1.0%
2019	4.14	871^st	891	2.2%
2021	4.62	796^th	797	0.1%
2022	8.08	825^th	883	6.6%
2023	10.22	796^th	893	10.9%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.51	773^rd	874	11.6%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	19.75	383^rd	421	9.0%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, 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: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2012	10	108	15	0	11	144
2013	20	168	29	0	35	252
2014	27	204	34	0	40	305
2015	36	194	45	2	31	308
2016	40	238	61	2	31	372
2017	42	226	59	1	28	356
2018	45	251	75	1	49	421
2019	30	267	72	1	64	434
2020	44	242	90	1	73	450
2021	33	202	76	1	61	373
2022	28	208	54	1	56	347
2023	23	172	40	0	57	292

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 Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	144	11.1	12.9	n/a
2013	252	20.0	12.6	0
2014	305	20.0	15.2	0
2015	308	19.0	16.2	99
2016	372	34.0	10.9	0.8
2017	356	30.0	11.8	0.8
2018	421	31.0	13.5	0.7
2019	434	35.0	12.4	0.7
2020	450	33.0	13.6	0.7
2021	373	37.0	10.0	97.3
2022	347	36.0	9.6	n/a
2023	292	0.0	n/a	68.2

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 Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	144	11.1	12.9	n/a
2013	252	20.0	12.6	0
2014	305	20.0	15.2	0
2015	308	19.0	16.2	99
2016	372	34.0	10.9	0.8
2017	356	30.0	11.8	0.8
2018	421	31.0	13.5	0.7
2019	434	35.0	12.4	0.7
2020	450	33.0	13.6	0.7
2021	373	37.0	10.0	97.3
2022	347	36.0	9.6	n/a
2023	292	0.0	n/a	68.2

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 Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,099 (19.1%)	$13,093 (80.9%)	$16,192
2020	$2,297 (13.7%)	$14,464 (86.3%)	$16,761
2021	$4,557 (32.0%)	$9,697 (68.0%)	$14,255
2022	$5,708 (35.5%)	$10,365 (64.5%)	$16,072

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1450^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1435^th of 1534 Elementary schools	0.4%
Ranks 871^st of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 796^th of 893 Middle schools	8.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School)	19.5	14.3	5.2%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School)	40	21.1	18.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School)	5.1	18.2	13.1%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School)	55.3	34.7	20.6%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School)	21.6	26.1	4.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School)	2	0	2%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School)	9.3	9.4	0.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School)	0	0
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School)	10	19	9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School)	2.6	9.4	6.8%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School)	5.3	22.6	17.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School)	0	4.5	4.5%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School)	21.2	27.3	6.1%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School)	14.7	18.2	3.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School)	4.9	7.2	2.3%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School)	39.4	31.1	8.3%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School)	16.4	18.9	2.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	434	292	32.7%
African American	267	172	35.6%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	72	40	44.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	30	23	23.3%
Two or More Races	64	57	10.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	0.7%	68.2%	67.5%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School	Public, Charter		1006 West 10th Street	Erie	16502	Erie County	Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(814) 520-6468	292	0		68.2%	23 (7.9%)	172 (58.9%)	40 (13.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (19.5%)								(n/a)	$16,073	$5,708	$10,365

Frequently Asked Questions about Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School

How many students attend Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 292 students attended Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School?

Students at Erie Rise Leadership Academy Charter School are 59% African American, 20% Two or more races, 14% Hispanic, 8% White.

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