Alliance for Progress CS

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — 1 schools

558
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$17,128
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Alliance for Progress CS operates 1 public schools serving 558 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 618 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Philadelphia County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,128 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 78.8% local, 1.1% state, and 20.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 21/100, ranked #601 of 659 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 618:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 58.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 94.7% African American, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% White across the district's schools.

Alliance for Progress Cs accounts for 100.0% of all Alliance for Progress CS student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Alliance for Progress CS-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Alliance for Progress CS has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 98.9% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Alliance for Progress CS student-counselor ratio is 618:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Alliance for Progress CS chronic absenteeism rate is 58.3% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

20.1%
Federal
1.1%
State
78.8%
Local

Funding Equity

21
Equity Score
601 / 659
State Rank
49
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Philadelphia County county, where this district is located.

$1,397
Studio/mo
$1,520
1 BR/mo
$1,810
2 BR/mo
$2,170
3 BR/mo
$2,423
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Alliance for Progress CS.

Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 94.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

618:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
58.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Alliance for Progress CS

School Enrollment
Alliance for Progress Cs
Charter
618

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Alliance for Progress CS?

Alliance for Progress CS has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 558 students.

How much does Alliance for Progress CS spend per student?

Alliance for Progress CS spends $17,128 per student. The district has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #601 in Pennsylvania.

What is the average rent near Alliance for Progress CS?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Philadelphia County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Alliance for Progress CS?

Alliance for Progress CS students are 94.7% African American, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% White, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Alliance for Progress CS?

Alliance for Progress CS has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #601 out of 659 districts in Pennsylvania. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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