How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Arts Academy Elementary CS | Central Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Allentown, PA | Allentown, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 425 | 694 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.2:1 | 13.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 75.6% | 100.0% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Arts Academy Elementary CS | Central Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,517 | $17,939 |
| District | Arts Academy Elementary CS | Allentown School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Arts Academy Elementary CS | Central Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.0% | 4.8% |
| African American | 18.6% | 12.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 81.4% | 72.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 10.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Arts Academy Elementary CS | Central Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 385:1 | 696:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.1% | 53.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 28 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.