CULTURAL ARTS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL AT SPRING CREEK
Charter School
221 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
The Cultural Arts Academy Charter School (CAA) at Spring Creek, located in the East New York section of Brooklyn, is a tuition-free public charter school that integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with a comprehensive focus on the performing and visual arts. Serving students in the K-8 grade range, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded scholars by using the arts as a catalyst for creative expression, critical thinking, and character development. Their educational philosophy is built on the belief that artistic engagement enhances academic achievement and fosters a supportive, culturally responsive environment for a diverse student body.
Beyond its core emphasis on the arts, the school is recognized for its commitment to a structured and holistic approach to student growth. By providing specialized instruction in areas such as dance, music, theater, and fine arts alongside standard subjects like mathematics and literacy, the Academy seeks to close the achievement gap and prepare students for success in high school and beyond. The school maintains a close-knit community atmosphere, emphasizing parental involvement and community partnerships to ensure that students are not only academically proficient but also socially and emotionally prepared to contribute to their local community.
Beyond its core emphasis on the arts, the school is recognized for its commitment to a structured and holistic approach to student growth. By providing specialized instruction in areas such as dance, music, theater, and fine arts alongside standard subjects like mathematics and literacy, the Academy seeks to close the achievement gap and prepare students for success in high school and beyond. The school maintains a close-knit community atmosphere, emphasizing parental involvement and community partnerships to ensure that students are not only academically proficient but also socially and emotionally prepared to contribute to their local community.
221
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic | 36 |
| Black | 177 |
| Two or More | 3 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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Black177 (80.1%)
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Hispanic36 (16.3%)
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White3 (1.4%)
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Two or More3 (1.4%)
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American Indian2 (0.9%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | CULTURAL ARTS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL AT SPRING CREEK |
| Phone: | (718)683-3300 |
| Website: | http://www.culturalartsacademy.org |
| Grade Range: | K - 6th |
| Total Students: | 221 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 21.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 174 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
27
Grade 1
39
Grade 2
33
Grade 3
40
Grade 4
31
Grade 5
43
Grade 6
8
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 27 |
| Grade 1 | 39 |
| Grade 2 | 33 |
| Grade 3 | 40 |
| Grade 4 | 31 |
| Grade 5 | 43 |
| Grade 6 | 8 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 109 | 49.3% |
| Male | 112 | 50.7% |
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