Pennsylvania STEAM Academy Charter School

Summary:

Pennsylvania STEAM Academy Charter School is an elementary school located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, serving 193 students from kindergarten to 4th grade. The school is part of the Pennsylvania STEAM Academy Charter School District, which is ranked 510 out of 610 districts in the state and has a rating of 1 out of 5 stars.

Academically, Pennsylvania STEAM Academy Charter School faces significant challenges. The school ranks 1209 out of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a 1-star rating. Its performance is particularly low in Math, with only 28% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 40.4%. In English Language Arts (ELA), the school's performance is also below the state average, with 36% of students proficient or better, compared to the state's 53%. However, the school's performance is relatively stronger in Science, with 61.1% of students proficient or better, compared to the state's 65.8%. Interestingly, the school's African American students rank 116 out of 437 Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a 4-star rating, which is the highest among the subgroups.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Washington Heights Elementary School, West Creek Hills Elementary School, and Eisenhower Elementary School, Pennsylvania STEAM Academy Charter School generally performs worse in academic metrics, with lower proficiency rates in Math, ELA, and Science. These nearby schools also have lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a lower socioeconomic status compared to Pennsylvania STEAM Academy Charter School. Eisenhower Elementary School, in particular, stands out with exceptional performance, ranking 96 out of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools and having a 5-star rating.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-4

1500 North Third Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102

(717) 991-4334

District: Pennsylvania STEAM Academy Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1209^th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,570

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 279

Racial breakdown:

African American:

62.4%

Hispanic:

17.9%

Two or more races:

10.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pennsylvania STEAM Academy Charter School ranks worse than 79.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.66. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (62.4%), Hispanic (17.9%), two or more races (10%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pennsylvania STEAM Academy Charter School is 15.5. (See more...)

Compare Pennsylvania STEAM Academy Charter School employs 18 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pennsylvania STEAM Academy Charter School is $16,570.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pennsylvania STEAM Academy Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pennsylvania STEAM Academy Charter School 1209^th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Pennsylvania STEAM Academy Charter School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

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Pennsylvania STEAM Academy Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pennsylvania STEAM Academy Charter School 510^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Pennsylvania STEAM Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	20.66	1209^th	1526	20.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pennsylvania STEAM Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	35.45	1008^th	1432	29.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Pennsylvania STEAM Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	25.92	1130^th	1488	24.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Pennsylvania STEAM Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	15.47	1261^st	1495	15.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Pennsylvania STEAM Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	62.68	116^th	437	73.5%

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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 Pennsylvania STEAM Academy Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	8	79	1	12	3	1	8	112
2023	18	122	1	34	2	1	15	193
2024	22	174	4	50	0	1	28	279

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pennsylvania STEAM Academy Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	112	7.5	14.9	67.9
2023	193	12.0	16.0	69.4
2024	279	18.0	15.5	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 Pennsylvania STEAM Academy Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	112	7.5	14.9	67.9
2023	193	12.0	16.0	69.4
2024	279	18.0	15.5	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 Pennsylvania STEAM Academy Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022	$270 (1.6%)	$16,301 (98.4%)	$16,570

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Schools Near Pennsylvania STEAM Academy 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
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
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
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
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
Washington Heights Elementary School	Public	K-5	531 Walnut St	Lemoyne	17043	Cumberland County	West Shore School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 761-8040	399	31	12.6	55.6%	192 (48.1%)	68 (17.0%)	69 (17.3%)	25 (6.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	42 (10.5%)	44.4	955^th of 1526 public elementary schools	37.4%		46.1	935^th of 1534 public elementary schools	39.0%	20	35.9	49.2	51.7	46.1	76.9	76.9	30.2	49.2	45.9	42.5	$18,510	$1,487	$17,023
West Creek Hills Elementary School	Public	K-5	400 Erford Rd	Camp Hill	17011	Cumberland County	East Pennsboro Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 732-0142	584	41	14.3	57.5%	336 (57.5%)	56 (9.6%)	79 (13.5%)	67 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (7.9%)	60.7	696^th of 1526 public elementary schools	54.4%		61	675^th of 1534 public elementary schools	56.0%	21	45.2	60.5	52.7	53.3	78.1	78.1	60.3	56.6	55.9	57.4	$11,579	$1,450	$10,129
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
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
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
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

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Is Pennsylvania STEAM Academy Charter School a good school?

Pennsylvania STEAM Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 20.8% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Pennsylvania STEAM Academy Charter School?

Students at Pennsylvania STEAM Academy Charter School are 62% African American, 18% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 8% White, 1% Asian.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 279 students attended Pennsylvania STEAM Academy Charter School.

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