At a glance
Reported students
286
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
18th percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
286
Premier Arts Academy: 286 reported students.
State peer staffing position
10th percentile
11.9:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Premier Arts Academy
Premier Arts Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Elkhart. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Premier Arts Academy. NCES reports 286 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, below the Indiana median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Premier Arts Academy
- 1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 24 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White51%
- Hispanic20.6%
- Black15%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Public schools near Premier Arts Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord West Side Elem School Elementary · Concord Community Schools | KG–04 | 504 | 0.4 mi |
| Monger Elementary School Elementary · Elkhart Community Schools | PK–05 | 394 | 0.8 mi |
| Roosevelt STEAM Academy Elementary · Elkhart Community Schools | PK–05 | 531 | 0.8 mi |
| Mary Beck Elementary School Elementary · Elkhart Community Schools | PK–05 | 385 | 1.4 mi |
| Mary Daly Elementary School Elementary · Elkhart Community Schools | PK–05 | 476 | 2.6 mi |
| Riverview Elementary School Elementary · Elkhart Community Schools | PK–05 | 439 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Premier Arts Academy
What grades does Premier Arts Academy serve?
Premier Arts Academy reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Premier Arts Academy.
How many students attend Premier Arts Academy?
Premier Arts Academy reported 286 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Premier Arts Academy?
The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 286 students and 24 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Premier Arts Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Premier Arts Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Premier Arts Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Premier Arts Academy in?
Premier Arts Academy is part of Premier Arts Academy, based in Elkhart, IN, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Premier Arts Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Concord West Side Elem School (0.4 mi), Monger Elementary School (0.8 mi), Roosevelt STEAM Academy (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.