Vida Charter School

Eisenhower Center, 120 E Broad
Gettysburg, PA 17325
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 238 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Vida Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 238 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Vida Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Vida Charter School's student population of 238 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
238 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Vida Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vida Charter School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1774 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Vida Charter School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vida Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vida Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-79%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Vida Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
59%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Vida Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
14%
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White
35%
61%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Vida Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Vida Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vida Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vida Charter School's ranking?
Vida Charter School is ranked #1774 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Vida Charter School often compared to?
Vida Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Biglerville Elementary School, Gettysburg Montessori Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Vida Charter School?
238 students attend Vida Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Vida Charter School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vida Charter School?
Vida Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Vida Charter School offer ?
Vida Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Vida Charter School part of?
Vida Charter School is part of Vida Charter School District.

School Reviews

5   9/8/2021
Good.
- Posted by Parent - Lol
3   6/1/2020
This is a very good school and I don't know why people are turning it down.
- Posted by Parent - Erica courtney
1   3/26/2020
This school is again going down in its performance. Students cannot add or subtract in the 6th grade. It is a disgrace!
- Posted by Parent - Luis

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 238 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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