Vision Academy CS

Lansdowne, Pennsylvania — 1 schools

499
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$27,488
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Vision Academy CS operates 1 public schools serving 499 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 547 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Delaware County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $27,488 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 78.1% local, 0.2% state, and 21.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 45/100, ranked #380 of 659 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 273.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 10.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 94.9% African American, 2.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian across the district's schools.

Vision Academy Cs accounts for 100.0% of all Vision Academy CS student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Vision Academy CS-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Vision Academy CS student-counselor ratio is 274:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Vision Academy CS is typically wider than the Vision Academy CS-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Vision Academy CS chronic absenteeism rate is 10.1% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

21.7%
Federal
0.2%
State
78.1%
Local

Funding Equity

45
Equity Score
380 / 659
State Rank
49
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Delaware County county, where this district is located.

$1,397
Studio/mo
$1,520
1 BR/mo
$1,810
2 BR/mo
$2,170
3 BR/mo
$2,423
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Vision Academy CS.

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 94.9%
Asian 1.1%
Multiracial 1.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

273.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
10.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Vision Academy CS

School Enrollment
Vision Academy Cs
Charter
547

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Vision Academy CS?

Vision Academy CS has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 499 students.

How much does Vision Academy CS spend per student?

Vision Academy CS spends $27,488 per student. The district has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #380 in Pennsylvania.

What is the average rent near Vision Academy CS?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Delaware County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Vision Academy CS?

Vision Academy CS students are 94.9% African American, 2.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian, 0.2% White, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Vision Academy CS?

Vision Academy CS has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #380 out of 659 districts in Pennsylvania. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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