Is Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School a good school?

Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School ranks in the bottom 10.7% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

How many students attend Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 279 students attended Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School?

Students at Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School are 37% African American, 28% Hispanic, 24% White, 10% Two or more races.

Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School

Summary:

Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School is a public charter elementary school in Easton, Pennsylvania, serving 284 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. However, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past several years, earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Easton Arts Academy significantly underperforms the state and surrounding Easton Area School District averages in standardized test scores, with only 13.2% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and 20.4% proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 40.4% and 53%, respectively. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, much higher than the 20-60% range of surrounding schools. Despite a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending than the state average, the school is struggling to effectively serve its student population.

The persistent low performance and demographic challenges suggest that Easton Arts Academy may need to re-evaluate its strategies and seek additional support to better serve its community. While the school's performance data for different student subgroups is mixed, with African American and Hispanic students performing better than their White peers, all subgroups still struggle to meet state proficiency levels. The school's challenges highlight the importance of addressing the unique needs of students from disadvantaged backgrounds and ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to support student learning.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

30 N. 4th Street
Easton, PA 18042

(484) 546-4230

District: Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1362^nd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,501

Student/teacher ratio: 9.6

Number of students: 279

Racial breakdown:

African American:

37.3%

Hispanic:

28.0%

White:

24.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School ranks worse than 89.3% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.88. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (37.3%), Hispanic (28%), White (24%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School is 9.6. (See more...)

Compare Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School is $16,501.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School 1362^nd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School 563^rd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2019	41.32	1053^rd	1544	31.8%
2021	24.35	1112^th	1433	22.4%
2022	20.07	1210^th	1534	21.1%
2023	13.16	1298^th	1534	15.4%
2024	9.88	1362^nd	1526	10.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	21.07	1144^th	1414	19.1%
2024	17.44	1223^rd	1432	14.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	15.65	1254^th	1488	15.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	7.16	1390^th	1495	7.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.64	236^th	437	46.0%
2024	38.86	263^rd	437	39.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	43.91	244^th	454	46.3%

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Rank History for White students at Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.71	1185^th	1236	4.1%
2024	0.41	1229^th	1229	0.0%

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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

Review counts

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by a parent
Friday, November 8, 2019

My child was bullied at our local public school and after numerous attempts both on the phone and in person there was a physical altercation with my son and his bully just to be told my son was lying and it was his fault for getting fed up and losing his cool. I pulled my son out (2nd grade) and that was the best decision we have made for his education to date. Every teacher he hasn’t had contact with is AMAZING! They all know all of the students because it’s a smaller school. The extra time in arts classes breaks up the time spent at a desk and it keeps the children active and involved. I can not say enough great things about this school. I love everything about this place! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, November 7, 2019

Love this school! Teachers are attentive and always keep the parents involved!
My son has gone up a reading level in just 2 months and they have special people designated to help them during centers if they are struggling with any subject! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	137	112	3	79	5	0	0	336
2019	185	140	4	87	3	0	1	420
2020	155	135	7	67	3	0	2	369
2021	124	142	5	61	4	1	10	347
2022	95	102	7	61	2	0	41	308
2023	89	107	1	57	0	1	29	284
2024	67	104	1	78	0	1	28	279

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 Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	336	26.5	12.6	55.1
2019	420	35.5	11.8	65
2020	369	31.0	11.9	100
2021	347	31.0	11.1	99.1
2022	308	24.0	12.8	99
2023	284	21.0	13.5	100
2024	279	29.0	9.6	54.1

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 Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	336	26.5	12.6	55.1
2019	420	35.5	11.8	65
2020	369	31.0	11.9	100
2021	347	31.0	11.1	99.1
2022	308	24.0	12.8	99
2023	284	21.0	13.5	100
2024	279	29.0	9.6	54.1

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 Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$274 (2.1%)	$12,662 (97.9%)	$12,936
2020	$349 (2.7%)	$12,624 (97.3%)	$12,973
2021	$484 (3.1%)	$15,082 (96.9%)	$15,566
2022	$576 (3.5%)	$15,925 (96.5%)	$16,501

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1053^rd of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1298^th of 1534 Elementary schools	16.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School)	40.3	8.9	31.4%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School)	63	28.9	34.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School)	21.4	10	11.4%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School)	64.3	46.3	18%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School)	53.5	26.2	27.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School)	52.4	20.4	32%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School)	71.4	36	35.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School)	38.3	13.4	24.9%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School)	64.3	46.3	18%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School)	62.5	30.6	31.9%
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	420	284	32.4%
African American	140	107	23.6%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	4	1	75%
Hispanic	87	57	34.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	185	89	51.9%
Two or More Races	1	29	2800%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	65%	100%	35%

Schools Near Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School

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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
Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	30 N. 4th Street	Easton	18042	Northampton County	Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(484) 546-4230	279	29	9.6	54.1%	67 (24.0%)	104 (37.3%)	78 (28.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	28 (10.0%)	9.9	1362^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	10.7%		13.2	1298^th of 1534 public elementary schools	15.4%	64	20.4	11.5	7.0	13.2	62.0	62.0	25.0	17.7	18.6	20.4	$16,501	$576	$15,925
Paxinosa Elementary School	Public	K-5	1221 Northampton St	Easton	18042	Northampton County	Easton Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 250-2551	562	53	10.7	101.4%	99 (17.6%)	104 (18.5%)	284 (50.5%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (12.3%)	13.5	1308^th of 1526 public elementary schools	14.3%		15.5	1272^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	17.1%	36	20.1	19.2	21.6	20.4	59.0	59.0	26.3	14.1	31.0	24.0	$18,864	$1,125	$17,739
March Elementary School	Public	K-5	429 Reeder St	Easton	18042	Northampton County	Easton Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 250-2531	284	26	10.8	102.8%	127 (44.7%)	40 (14.1%)	95 (33.5%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.3%)	57.8	744^th of 1526 public elementary schools	51.2%		59.7	709^th of 1534 public elementary schools	53.8%	35	46.8	43.2	55.5	48.4	75.0	75.0	58.3	63.9	61.1	60.8	$22,291	$1,125	$21,166
Cheston Elementary School	Public	K-5	723 Coal St	Easton	18042	Northampton County	Easton Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 250-2542	556	44	12.5	102.5%	89 (16.0%)	117 (21.0%)	283 (50.9%)	18 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	46 (8.3%)	14.5	1291^st of 1526 public elementary schools	15.4%		14.3	1285^th of 1534 public elementary schools	16.2%	6	31.4	16.4	18.3	22.4	53.7	53.7	25.8	29.3	28.0	27.6	$18,469	$1,125	$17,345
Shawnee Elementary School	Public	K-5	1315 Echo Trail	Easton	18040	Northampton County	Easton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 250-2400	557	40	13.8	100.5%	296 (53.1%)	60 (10.8%)	129 (23.2%)	34 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.8%)	71.1	466^th of 1526 public elementary schools	69.5%		69	520^th of 1534 public elementary schools	66.1%	54	75.1	60.8	50.0	61.5	89.1	89.1	65.0	54.4	63.4	60.5	$17,605	$1,125	$16,480
Forks Elementary School	Public	K-5	1709 Richmond Rd	Easton	18040	Northampton County	Easton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 250-2536	335	30	11.2	101.5%	202 (60.3%)	30 (9.0%)	64 (19.1%)	18 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	19 (5.7%)	57.9	743^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	51.3%		59.2	717^th of 1534 public elementary schools	53.3%	26	77.1	25.4	56.3	51.9	81.8	81.8	66.6	32.7	63.7	53.8	$19,581	$1,125	$18,457
Wilson Borough Elementary School	Public	K-4	301 S 21st St	Easton	18042	Northampton County	Wilson Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 373-6220	292	27	10.8	63.0%	116 (39.7%)	39 (13.4%)	101 (34.6%)	8 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (9.2%)	64.8	591^st of 1526 public elementary schools	61.3%		78.8	310^th of 1534 public elementary schools	79.8%	281	65.3	55.0		59.6	81.6	81.6	65.3	54.3		59.3	$16,461	$1,575	$14,886
Avona Elementary School	Public	K-4	2317 Front Street	Easton	18042	Northampton County	Wilson Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 373-6250	201	15	13.8	65.2%	63 (31.3%)	9 (4.5%)	98 (48.8%)	9 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (10.9%)	75.8	377^th of 1526 public elementary schools	75.3%		65.9	577^th of 1534 public elementary schools	62.4%	200	67.4	77.1		71.8	86.1	86.1	65.1	63.8		64.6	$13,889	$1,326	$12,563
Tracy Elementary School	Public	K-5	1243 Tatamy Rd	Easton	18045	Northampton County	Easton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 250-2556	415	33	12.6	101.7%	190 (45.8%)	44 (10.6%)	96 (23.1%)	46 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	37 (8.9%)	57.7	750^th of 1526 public elementary schools	50.9%		55.2	780^th of 1534 public elementary schools	49.2%	30	62.5	46.4	47.6	50.8	82.9	82.9	58.3	57.2	46.4	53.0	$22,300	$1,125	$21,175
Palmer Elementary School	Public	K-5	3050 Green Pond Rd	Easton	18045	Northampton County	Easton Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 250-2521	541	40	13.5	102.2%	298 (55.1%)	39 (7.2%)	136 (25.1%)	31 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.8%)	59.9	714^th of 1526 public elementary schools	53.2%		53.6	817^th of 1534 public elementary schools	46.7%	103	58.1	49.1	56.4	54.1	83.0	83.0	53.5	45.3	69.2	54.8	$18,966	$1,125	$17,841

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