Premier Arts and Science Charter School

Public, Charter K-3

500 North 17th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17103

(717) 234-3200

District: Premier Arts and Science Charter School

Per Pupil Expenditures: $2,554

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 163

Racial breakdown:

African American:

63.8%

Hispanic:

28.2%

Two or more races:

3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Premier Arts and Science Charter School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.29. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (63.8%), Hispanic (28.2%), two or more races (3.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Premier Arts and Science Charter School is 12.5. (See more...)

Compare Premier Arts and Science Charter School employs 13 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Premier Arts and Science Charter School is $2,554.

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Rank History for Premier Arts and Science Charter School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2015	6.28	1369^th	1474	7.1%
2016	2.91	1512^th	1554	2.7%
2018	4.07	1461^st	1530	4.5%
2019	2.40	1525^th	1544	1.2%
2021	5.18	1362^nd	1433	5.0%
2022	6.29	1435^th	1534	6.5%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Premier Arts and Science Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	1	108	0	20	0	0	9	138
2015	2	141	1	31	1	0	10	186
2016	2	158	1	37	0	0	12	210
2017	1	139	1	36	0	0	9	186
2018	2	161	2	31	0	0	15	211
2019	3	192	2	25	0	1	1	224
2020	2	174	0	23	0	1	3	203
2021	2	167	0	32	0	0	4	205
2022	3	139	0	41	0	0	4	187
2023	10	111	0	32	0	0	3	156
2024	5	104	1	46	1	0	6	163

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 Premier Arts and Science Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	138	10.0	13.8	79.7
2015	186	10.0	18.6	98.4
2016	210	18.0	11.6	45.2
2017	186	20.0	9.3	33.9
2018	211	14.0	15.0	14.7
2019	224	15.0	14.9	14.7
2020	203	15.0	13.5	95.1
2021	205	14.0	14.6	98.5
2022	187	11.8	15.8	98.4
2023	156	13.0	12.0	100
2024	163	13.0	12.5	100

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 Premier Arts and Science Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	138	10.0	13.8	79.7
2015	186	10.0	18.6	98.4
2016	210	18.0	11.6	45.2
2017	186	20.0	9.3	33.9
2018	211	14.0	15.0	14.7
2019	224	15.0	14.9	14.7
2020	203	15.0	13.5	95.1
2021	205	14.0	14.6	98.5
2022	187	11.8	15.8	98.4
2023	156	13.0	12.0	100
2024	163	13.0	12.5	100

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 Premier Arts and Science Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$983 (6.7%)	$13,616 (93.3%)	$14,598
2020	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00
2021	$642 (60.1%)	$427 (39.9%)	$1,069
2022	$2,554 (100.0%)	$00 (0.0%)	$2,554

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Premier Arts and Science Charter School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1525^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1435^th of 1534 Elementary schools	5.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Premier Arts and Science Charter School)	22.2	0	22.2%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Premier Arts and Science Charter School)	13.9	5.6	8.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Premier Arts and Science Charter School)	0	9.1	9.1%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	42.3	3.9%
4th Grade Science (Premier Arts and Science Charter School)	33.3	37.2	3.9%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	73.7	4.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Premier Arts and Science Charter School)	19.4	20	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	52.2	11.4%
5th Grade Math (Premier Arts and Science Charter School)	0	3.3	3.3%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	35.5	7.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Premier Arts and Science Charter School)	3	10	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Premier Arts and Science Charter School)	7.7	0	7.7%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Premier Arts and Science Charter School)	33.3	37.2	3.9%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	62.2	5.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Premier Arts and Science Charter School)	12.4	5.6	6.8%
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	224	156	30.4%
African American	192	111	42.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	25	32	28%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	3	10	233.3%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.7%	100%	85.3%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)				PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)				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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Premier Arts and Science Charter School	Public, Charter	K-3	500 North 17th Street	Harrisburg	17103	Dauphin County	Premier Arts and Science Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(717) 234-3200	163	13	12.5	100.0%	5 (3.1%)	104 (63.8%)	46 (28.2%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.7%)								(n/a)	10.7			10.7			21.4			21.4	$2,554	$2,554	$00
Downey School	Public	PK, KG-5	1313 Monroe St	Harrisburg	17103	Dauphin County	Harrisburg City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 703-1240	406	33	12.2	100.5%	4 (1.0%)	190 (46.8%)	184 (45.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.7%)	2.2	1525^th of 1526 public elementary schools	0.1%		2.3	1533^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	0.1%	8	2.3	1.7	1.9	1.9	15.0	15.0	9.5	3.2	7.4	6.3	$24,370	$633	$23,737
Scott School	Public	K-5	1900 Derry Street	Harrisburg	17104	Dauphin County	Harrisburg City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 703-4560	489	30	16.5	100.0%	9 (1.8%)	192 (39.3%)	254 (51.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.7%)	3	1519^th of 1526 public elementary schools	0.5%		2.9	1528^th of 1534 public elementary schools	0.4%	9	8.5	4.5	2.9	5.1	22.4	22.4	10.7	8.5	9.9	9.7	$27,242	$707	$26,534
Benjamin Franklin School	Public	PK, KG-5	1205 N 6th Street	Harrisburg	17102	Dauphin County	Harrisburg City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 703-1200	740	45	16.3	100.0%	29 (3.9%)	385 (52.0%)	273 (36.9%)	16 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.0%)	3.7	1502^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	1.6%		3.2	1523^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	0.7%	21	8.2	9.0	2.0	6.4	39.2	39.2	11.8	12.0	9.8	11.2	$25,282	$657	$24,626
Melrose School	Public	K-5	2041 Berryhill St	Harrisburg	17104	Dauphin County	Harrisburg City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 703-1440	605	36	17.0	100.0%	15 (2.5%)	276 (45.6%)	252 (41.7%)	27 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.8%)	5.3	1460^th of 1526 public elementary schools	4.3%		4.6	1490^th of 1534 public elementary schools	2.9%	30	18.5	4.2	7.6	10.2	45.3	45.3	18.7	10.5	14.7	14.6	$23,011	$598	$22,413
Pennsylvania STEAM Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-4	1500 North Third Street	Harrisburg	17102	Dauphin County	Pennsylvania STEAM Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(717) 991-4334	279	18	15.5	100.0%	22 (7.9%)	174 (62.4%)	50 (17.9%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	28 (10.0%)	20.7	1209^th of 1526 public elementary schools	20.8%					(n/a)	33.3	22.2		28.0	61.1	61.1	35.9	36.2		36.0	$16,570	$270	$16,301
Sylvan Heights Science Charter School	Public, Charter	K-4	915 S 13th Street	Harrisburg	17104	Dauphin County	Sylvan Heights Science Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(717) 232-9220	209	13	15.7	100.0%	4 (1.9%)	136 (65.1%)	60 (28.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.3%)	16.9	1259^th of 1526 public elementary schools	17.5%		10.4	1353^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	11.8%	94	24.3	14.6		19.3	65.9	65.9	34.2	29.3		31.6	$14,987	$2,923	$12,064
Foose School	Public	PK, KG-5	1301 Sycamore St	Harrisburg	17104	Dauphin County	Harrisburg City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 703-1280	511	48	10.6	100.0%	8 (1.6%)	207 (40.5%)	273 (53.4%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.7%)	3.4	1510^th of 1526 public elementary schools	1.0%		2.9	1529^th of 1534 public elementary schools	0.3%	19	10.7	9.1	3.1	7.8	32.5	32.5	17.6	7.8	3.1	9.8	$23,694	$615	$23,078
Paxtang Elementary School	Public	K-5	3530 Rutherford St	Harrisburg	17111	Dauphin County	Central Dauphin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 561-1781	280	17	16.4	100.0%	66 (23.6%)	77 (27.5%)	58 (20.7%)	46 (16.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (10.7%)	38.9	1020^th of 1526 public elementary schools	33.2%		42.5	983^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	35.9%	37	30.8	36.3	42.0	36.7	77.2	77.2	46.1	31.8	51.7	44.3	$16,635	$3,064	$13,571
Sara Lindemuth Elementary School	Public	K-2	1201 N Progress Ave	Harrisburg	17109	Dauphin County	Susquehanna Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 657-5122	789	47	16.7	70.3%	147 (18.6%)	219 (27.8%)	140 (17.7%)	167 (21.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.6%)	111 (14.1%)								(n/a)											$14,449	$2,982	$11,467

Frequently Asked Questions about Premier Arts and Science Charter School

How many students attend Premier Arts and Science Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 163 students attended Premier Arts and Science Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Premier Arts and Science Charter School?

Students at Premier Arts and Science Charter School are 64% African American, 28% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% White.

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