D
Needs Improvement
36/100

Premier Arts and Science CS

📚 K – 03 🏫 Elementary Charter School
📍 500 North 17th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103
Overall
D
36/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 12% · Math 8% proficient · 1st percentile in Pennsylvania
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

36
Repit Score
out of 100
163
Students
enrolled
12.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$23K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%1/100reading 0th percentile, math 1st percentile among Pennsylvania elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency12% (−50 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency8% (−40 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black12%8%reading -24 pts, math -12 pts1st percentile (list)
Low-income12%8%reading -36 pts, math -26 pts0th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 500 North 17th Street
City Harrisburg
ZIP Code 17103
District 4200873
NCES School ID 420087307504
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 17103

Understanding the community around Premier Arts and Science CS helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $40,786
Per Capita Income $21,471
Poverty Rate 28.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 14.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%
High School or Higher 86.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $104,100
Median Rent $897
Owner-Occupied 37.4%
Renter-Occupied 62.6%
View full data for ZIP 17103 →

Thinking about moving into this school’s area? See what homes and rents actually cost in ZIP 17103 — values, rent, and how it compares to nearby ZIPs. Free, no signup. See 17103 housing costs →

Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Premier Arts and Science CS.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.2%
Female 52.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 63.8%
Hispanic/Latino 28.2%
White 3.1%
Two or More Races 3.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 163
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Premier Arts and Science CS?
Premier Arts and Science CS has a Repit School Score of 36 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Premier Arts and Science CS?
Premier Arts and Science CS has 163 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1.
What grades does Premier Arts and Science CS serve?
Premier Arts and Science CS serves grades K – 03 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Premier Arts and Science CS receive per student?
Premier Arts and Science CS receives $23,198 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Premier Arts and Science CS in 17103 ▼
Avg Home Value
$149,455
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,206
1-Year Change
+12.7%
% Renters
62.6%

Other Schools in 17103

View all schools and real estate data for 17103 →

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026