Very Good
#730 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 26% in state
Vision Academy Cs
Elementary School · Vision Academy CS
716 Emerson Avenue East, Lansdowne, PA 19050
Enrollment
529
Student-Teacher
12.3:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
529
Student-Teacher
12.3:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Pennsylvania schools
#730 of 2,846
In Lansdowne
#1 of 3
public schools
Academic growth
9.9 / 10
Excellent
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Vision Academy Cs
Elementary School in Lansdowne · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Vision Academy Cs
Vision Academy Cs is a public elementary school in Lansdowne, PA, part of Vision Academy CS. Vision Academy Cs serves approximately 529 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Vision Academy Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #730 of 2,846 schools in PA.
Structured state assessment records for Vision Academy Cs show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Vision Academy Cs sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Vision Academy Cs is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
Score Breakdown
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Vision Academy Cs — Students at Vision Academy Cs score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).
Test Scores PA PSSA (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from PA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↑ ImprovingAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.9/10.
How Vision Academy Cs Compares
See how Vision Academy Cs performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
716 Emerson Avenue East, Lansdowne, PA 19050
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Vision Academy Cs may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. LANSDOWNE FRIENDS SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 0.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is SS. CYRIL & PHILOMENA SCHOOL (rated 6.3/10, 0.7 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, Park Lane El Sch (rated 6.1/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Darby), a more accessible option. For more schools in Lansdowne, see our Lansdowne schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| East Lansdowne El Sch East Lansdowne | 0.2 mi | 5.0 |
| Stonehurst Hills El Sch Upper Darby | 0.4 mi | 2.9 |
| Penn Wood HS Lansdowne | 0.6 mi | 4.4 |
| W B Evans El Sch Yeadon | 0.7 mi | 5.9 |
| SS. CYRIL & PHILOMENA SCHOOL Lansdowne | 0.7 mi | 6.3 |
| Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy Yeadon | 0.8 mi | — |
| Bywood El Sch Upper Darby | 0.8 mi | 4.3 |
| LANSDOWNE FRIENDS SCHOOL Lansdowne | 0.7 mi | 7.8 |
| Anderson Add B Sch Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 4.8 |
| Beverly Hills MS Upper Darby | 0.9 mi | 2.5 |
| Motivation HS Philadelphia | 0.9 mi | 5.5 |
| Bryant William C Sch Philadelphia | 1.0 mi | 5.1 |
| Park Lane El Sch Darby | 1.3 mi | 6.1 |
| Bell Avenue School Yeadon | 1.4 mi | 3.8 |
| Ardmore Avenue El Sch Lansdowne | 1.1 mi | 4.7 |
| KIDS WORLD CHRISTIAN EDU CENTER Philadelphia | 1.4 mi | — |
| MONSIGNOR BONNER & ARCHBISHOP PRENDERGAST HS Drexel Hill | 1.2 mi | 5.8 |
| Mastery CS-Harrity Campus Philadelphia | 1.3 mi | 4.8 |
| Sayre William L MS Philadelphia | 1.4 mi | 5.0 |
| FAITH CONNECTION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Philadelphia | 1.3 mi | 5.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19050 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$62,517
Median Home Value
$188,700
Median Rent
$1,166/mo
Population
28,819
College Educated
30.4%
Homeownership
62.6%
Avg Commute
33.4 min
Poverty Rate
11.1%
Median Age
42.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bache-Martin Sch Philadelphia, PA | 7.5 |
| Buckingham El Sch Buckingham, PA | 7.5 |
| CASKEY TORAH ACADEMY OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA Wynnewood, PA | 7.5 |
| Dover Area El Sch Dover, PA | 7.5 |
| Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy York, PA | 7.5 |
| Fairfield Area El Sch Fairfield, PA | 7.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Vision Academy Cs
What grades does Vision Academy Cs serve?
Vision Academy Cs serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Vision Academy Cs?
Vision Academy Cs has an enrollment of approximately 529 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vision Academy Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at Vision Academy Cs is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vision Academy Cs rank in PA?
Vision Academy Cs ranks #730 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Vision Academy Cs's MySchoolScout rating?
Vision Academy Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Vision Academy Cs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vision Academy Cs has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Vision Academy Cs a charter school?
Yes, Vision Academy Cs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Vision Academy Cs a Title I school?
No, Vision Academy Cs is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 529
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (484) 466-2124
Resources & Links
District
Vision Academy CS- District Enrollment
- 529
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,802
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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