Keystone Academy CS

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — 1 schools

671
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$15,901
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Keystone Academy CS operates 1 public schools serving 671 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 642 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 $15,901 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 81.2% local, 1.2% state, and 17.6% 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 — 13/100, ranked #643 of 659 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 321:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 19.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 36.3% African American, 34.3% Hispanic or Latino, 17.1% White across the district's schools.

Keystone Academy Cs accounts for 100.0% of all Keystone Academy CS student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Keystone Academy 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

Keystone Academy CS has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 80.2% 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

Keystone Academy CS student-counselor ratio is 321:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Keystone Academy CS is typically wider than the Keystone Academy CS-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Keystone Academy CS chronic absenteeism rate is 19.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Keystone Academy CS is typically wider than the Keystone Academy CS-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

17.6%
Federal
1.2%
State
81.2%
Local

Funding Equity

13
Equity Score
643 / 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 Keystone Academy CS.

White 17.1%
Hispanic or Latino 34.3%
African American 36.3%
Asian 7.5%
Multiracial 4.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

321:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Keystone Academy CS

School Enrollment
Keystone Academy Cs
Charter
642

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Keystone Academy CS?

Keystone Academy CS has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 671 students.

How much does Keystone Academy CS spend per student?

Keystone Academy CS spends $15,901 per student. The district has an equity score of 13/100, ranking #643 in Pennsylvania.

What is the average rent near Keystone Academy 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 Keystone Academy CS?

Keystone Academy CS students are 36.3% African American, 34.3% Hispanic or Latino, 17.1% White, 7.5% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Keystone Academy CS?

Keystone Academy CS has an equity score of 13/100, ranking #643 out of 659 districts in Pennsylvania. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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