Vida Charter School

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Vida Charter School ranks 985 th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Vida Charter School is an elementary school located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, serving 238 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Vida Charter School District, which is ranked 438 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Vida Charter School's academic performance, as measured by PSSA test scores, is generally below the state average across all grades and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Math (27.1%) and English Language Arts (56.9%) were lower than the state averages of 40.4% and 53%, respectively. However, the school's performance in Science (78.4% proficient) was higher than the state average of 65.8%. Vida Charter School's overall performance has been consistently in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, ranking between 845 and 1135 out of 1433 to 1554 schools over the past 9 school years. Interestingly, Hispanic students at the school performed relatively better than other subgroups, ranking in the top 195-194 out of 454-432 Pennsylvania elementary schools for the past two school years.

Compared to nearby public schools, such as Conewago Township Elementary, Bermudian Springs Elementary, and Fairfield Area Elementary, Vida Charter School generally underperformed in Math and English Language Arts proficiency rates. These nearby schools also had higher overall state rankings, with Fairfield Area Elementary ranking in the top 404 out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2023-2024. Additionally, the nearby Gettysburg Montessori Charter School, another charter school, also performed better than Vida Charter School in most academic areas.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

Eisenhower Center
Gettysburg, PA 17325

(717) 334-3643

District: Vida Charter School

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $30,124

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 238

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

59.2%

White:

35.3%

African American:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Vida Charter School ranks worse than 64.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.39. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.2%), White (35.3%), African American (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vida Charter School is 13.2. (See more...)

Compare Vida Charter School employs 18 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vida Charter School is $30,124.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vida Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Vida Charter School 985^th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Vida 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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White students:

Vida Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Vida Charter School 438^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Vida Charter School

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Rank History for all students at Vida Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2015	42.29	981^st	1474	33.4%
2016	34.23	1135^th	1554	27.0%
2017	43.43	1025^th	1547	33.7%
2018	46.14	984^th	1530	35.7%
2019	43.36	1028^th	1544	33.4%
2021	48.55	845^th	1433	41.0%
2022	44.45	974^th	1534	36.5%
2023	39.83	1021^st	1534	33.4%
2024	42.39	985^th	1526	35.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vida Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	39.62	932^nd	1414	34.1%
2024	37.13	981^st	1432	31.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Vida Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	47.54	877^th	1488	41.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Vida Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	35.37	1038^th	1495	30.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Vida Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	53.09	194^th	432	55.1%
2024	52.87	195^th	454	57.0%

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Rank History for White students at Vida Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	55.55	559^th	1229	54.5%

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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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by a parent
Wednesday, November 13, 2019

is the best school in pa Close Quote

by a student
Saturday, February 16, 2019

This a good school Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, October 2, 2018

This school has come a long way and the education my child receives is great. She is full immersed in both languages throughout the day and is really picking up things. I love the healthy atmosphere they encourage and the teachers are great. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Vida Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	37	3	2	37	0	9	88
2012	60	1	1	86	0	13	161
2013	89	0	2	92	0	15	198
2014	77	0	3	118	0	16	214
2015	81	0	1	148	0	7	237
2016	95	3	2	147	0	4	251
2017	83	4	3	150	0	5	245
2018	77	4	3	157	0	10	251
2019	83	8	1	153	0	9	254
2020	77	7	1	152	0	8	245
2021	68	6	1	143	0	3	221
2022	70	3	0	149	1	4	227
2023	86	6	1	144	0	1	238
2024	84	7	1	141	0	5	238

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 Vida Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	88	5.5	16.0	62.5
2012	161	9.0	17.8	62.7
2013	198	11.0	18.0	59.1
2014	214	13.0	16.4	62.1
2015	237	15.0	15.8	61.6
2016	251	17.0	14.7	46.6
2017	245	20.0	12.2	n/a
2018	251	19.0	13.2	62.2
2019	254	19.0	13.3	52.8
2020	245	18.0	13.6	n/a
2021	221	16.6	13.3	60.2
2022	227	17.2	13.1	60.8
2023	238	16.3	14.6	n/a
2024	238	18.0	13.2	57.6

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 Vida Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	88	5.5	16.0	62.5
2012	161	9.0	17.8	62.7
2013	198	11.0	18.0	59.1
2014	214	13.0	16.4	62.1
2015	237	15.0	15.8	61.6
2016	251	17.0	14.7	46.6
2017	245	20.0	12.2	n/a
2018	251	19.0	13.2	62.2
2019	254	19.0	13.3	52.8
2020	245	18.0	13.6	n/a
2021	221	16.6	13.3	60.2
2022	227	17.2	13.1	60.8
2023	238	16.3	14.6	n/a
2024	238	18.0	13.2	57.6

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 Vida Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$421 (3.0%)	$13,592 (97.0%)	$14,013
2020	$426 (3.1%)	$13,445 (96.9%)	$13,871
2021	$1,078 (6.9%)	$14,581 (93.1%)	$15,658
2022	$1,966 (6.5%)	$28,158 (93.5%)	$30,124

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vida Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1028^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1021^st of 1534 Elementary schools	0%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Vida Charter School)	52.7	27.7	25%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vida Charter School)	52.8	47.2	5.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Vida Charter School)	36	26	10%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Vida Charter School)	76	78.2	2.2%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Vida Charter School)	73.1	65.2	7.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Vida Charter School)	25	19	6%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Vida Charter School)	57.2	55	2.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Vida Charter School)	33.3	17.8	15.5%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Vida Charter School)	57.6	57.1	0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
All Grades Math (Vida Charter School)	37.7	23.1	14.6%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Vida Charter School)	76	78.2	2.2%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Vida Charter School)	59.3	55.1	4.2%
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	254	238	6.3%
African American	8	6	25%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	153	144	5.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	83	86	3.6%
Two or More Races	9	1	88.9%

Schools Near Vida 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 6th 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 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Vida Charter School	Public, Charter	K-6	Eisenhower Center	Gettysburg	17325	Adams County	Vida Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(717) 334-3643	238	18	13.2	57.6%	84 (35.3%)	7 (2.9%)	141 (59.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	42.4	985^th of 1526 public elementary schools	35.5%		39.8	1021^st of 1534 public elementary schools	33.4%	36	35.0	27.0	20.0	18.8	27.1	78.4	78.4	46.2	62.1	66.6	56.3	56.9	$30,124	$1,966	$28,159
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-5	98 Lefever Street	Gettysburg	17325	Adams County	Gettysburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 334-6254	392	28	14.0	55.4%	288 (73.5%)	18 (4.6%)	56 (14.3%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (6.4%)	44.9	944^th of 1526 public elementary schools	38.1%		47.1	919^th of 1534 public elementary schools	40.1%	25	46.4	42.8	35.4		41.6	75.7	75.7	63.7	40.0	43.1		49.0	$18,001	$1,611	$16,390
James Gettys Elementary School	Public	K-5	898 Biglerville Rd	Gettysburg	17325	Adams County	Gettysburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 334-6254	337	28	12.2	56.4%	238 (70.6%)	12 (3.6%)	57 (16.9%)	9 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.2%)	61.8	669^th of 1526 public elementary schools	56.2%		60.9	677^th of 1534 public elementary schools	55.9%	8	53.2	50.7	61.1		54.7	82.6	82.6	55.4	50.7	64.8		56.5	$20,060	$1,423	$18,637
Gettysburg Montessori Charter School	Public, Charter	K-6	888 Coleman Road	Gettysburg	17325	Adams County	Gettysburg Montessori Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(717) 334-1120	271	19	14.6	60.1%	231 (85.2%)	2 (0.7%)	9 (3.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (10.3%)	46.3	921^st of 1526 public elementary schools	39.6%		42.7	982^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	36.0%	61	50.1	20.0	31.9	35.0	34.1	80.0	80.0	56.2	43.3	51.1	65.0	52.8	$12,146	$438	$11,708
Biglerville Elementary School	Public	K-3	3270 Biglerville Road	Biglerville	17307	Adams County	Upper Adams School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 677-7191	457	33	13.9	56.9%	293 (64.1%)	2 (0.4%)	148 (32.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	11 (2.4%)								(n/a)	50.0				50.0			50.0				50.0	$15,171	$1,097	$14,074
Franklin Township Elementary School	Public	K-5	870 Old Route 30	Cashtown	17310	Adams County	Gettysburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 334-6254	365	28	12.9	48.2%	286 (78.4%)	11 (3.0%)	44 (12.1%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.8%)	50	864^th of 1526 public elementary schools	43.4%		57.4	751^st of 1534 public elementary schools	51.0%	113	58.5	44.8	33.9		44.7	83.6	83.6	54.7	46.2	47.1		49.0	$17,039	$1,190	$15,849
Alloway Creek Elementary School	Public	K-5	162 Newark St	Littlestown	17340	Adams County	Littlestown Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 359-4146	780	53	14.8	39.6%	705 (90.4%)	6 (0.8%)	36 (4.6%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.3%)	45.1	940^th of 1526 public elementary schools	38.4%		51.2	853^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	44.4%	87	54.3	46.4	29.0		43.2	79.9	79.9	46.5	44.3	46.9		45.7	$13,496	$709	$12,787
New Oxford Elementary School	Public	K-3	116 Berlin Avenue	New Oxford	17350	Adams County	Conewago Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 624-2157	560	42	13.4	57.9%	418 (74.6%)	11 (2.0%)	98 (17.5%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.8%)								(n/a)	77.0				77.0			70.5				70.5	$13,901	$783	$13,118
Fairfield Area Elementary School	Public	K-4	4842 Fairfield Rd	Fairfield	17320	Adams County	Fairfield Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 642-8228	364	33	11.0	40.9%	344 (94.5%)	3 (0.8%)	6 (1.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.2%)	74.6	404^th of 1526 public elementary schools	73.5%		69.9	493^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	67.9%	89	75.3	53.4			65.1	93.3	93.3	65.7	63.4			64.6	$9,713	$143	$9,570
Conewago Township Elementary School	Public	K-3	1189 W Elm Ave	Hanover	17331	York County	Conewago Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 624-2157	484	38	12.8	56.0%	379 (78.3%)	12 (2.5%)	54 (11.2%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	32 (6.6%)								(n/a)	64.4				64.4			68.2				68.2	$15,256	$673	$14,584

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Vida Charter School ranks 985^th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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What is the racial makeup of Vida Charter School?

Students at Vida Charter School are 59% Hispanic, 35% White, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 238 students attended Vida Charter School.

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