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Antonia Pantoja Community Cs
Elementary School · Antonia Pantoja Community Cs · Philadelphia, PA
A charter elementary school in Philadelphia, PA where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4101 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140
- Math 14% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Antonia Pantoja Community Cs score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Antonia Pantoja Community Cs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 59Good Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,504/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$33,149
Median home value
$101,100
Median rent
$1,085/mo
College educated
9.4%
Homeownership
54.6%
Poverty rate
42.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19140; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esperanza Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 1,641 | Compare → |
| Esperanza Cyber CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,115 | Compare → |
| Cayuga SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Mcclure Alexander K SchEnrollment path unverified | 2.1 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 445 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Antonia Pantoja Community Cs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,718NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Antonia Pantoja Community Cs is listed in Antonia Pantoja Community CS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Antonia Pantoja Community Cs
Antonia Pantoja Community Cs is a public elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Antonia Pantoja Community Cs, serving approximately 710 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,569 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Antonia Pantoja Community Cs
What grades does Antonia Pantoja Community Cs serve?
Antonia Pantoja Community Cs serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Antonia Pantoja Community Cs?
Antonia Pantoja Community Cs has an enrollment of approximately 710 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Antonia Pantoja Community Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at Antonia Pantoja Community Cs is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Antonia Pantoja Community Cs rank in PA?
Antonia Pantoja Community Cs ranks #2,569 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Antonia Pantoja Community Cs's MySchoolScout rating?
Antonia Pantoja Community Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Antonia Pantoja Community Cs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Antonia Pantoja Community Cs has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Antonia Pantoja Community Cs a charter school?
Yes, Antonia Pantoja Community Cs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Antonia Pantoja Community Cs a Title I school?
No, Antonia Pantoja Community Cs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Antonia Pantoja Community Cs?
75.2% of students at Antonia Pantoja Community Cs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 710
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.7%
- Phone
- (215) 455-1300
- Area population (ZIP 19140)
- 54,196
- Area average commute
- 33.8 min
- Area median age
- 37
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19140; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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