Mast Community Cs Iii

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - 1 schools

An equity score of 20/100 ranks Mast Community Cs Iii #600 of 649 districts in Pennsylvania (state average 49). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,795 per pupil, Mast Community Cs Iii ranks #655 of 672 Pennsylvania districts by per-pupil spending (Pennsylvania districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,222
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$13,795
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Mast Community Cs Iii operates 1 public schools serving 1,222 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Philadelphia County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,795 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 68 of 672 Pennsylvania districts by per-pupil spending. See how Pennsylvania compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 79.4% local, 0.8% state, and 19.8% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 20/100, ranked #600 of 649 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 322.5:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 23.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 35.6% African American, 28.5% Hispanic or Latino, 22.3% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Mast Community Cs Iii, enrolling 1,290 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Mast Community Cs Iii accounts for 100.0% of all Mast Community Cs Iii student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Mast Community Cs Iii a distant remainder — means Mast Community Cs Iii-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: elementary. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Mast Community Cs Iii reports 100.0% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share is above 87.5%, so economic need is widespread across the measured student population. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Mast Community Cs Iii student-counselor ratio is 323:1 — 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 Mast Community Cs Iii is typically wider than the Mast Community Cs Iii-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Mast Community Cs Iii chronic absenteeism rate is 23.3% — 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 Mast Community Cs Iii is typically wider than the Mast Community Cs Iii-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

19.8%
Federal
0.8%
State
79.4%
Local

Funding Equity

20
Equity Score
600 / 649
State Rank
49
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Mast Community Cs Iii.

White 22.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
African American 35.6%
Asian 8.8%
Multiracial 4.3%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

322.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
23.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Mast Community Cs Iii

School Enrollment
Mast Community Cs Iii
Charter
1,290

How Mast Community Cs Iii Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Pennsylvania districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Freedom Area Sd Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Windber Area Sd Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Mastery Cs-Hardy Williams Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Pennsylvania Distance Learning Cs Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Mast Community Cs Iii's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mast Community Cs Iii?

Mast Community Cs Iii has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,222 students.

How much does Mast Community Cs Iii spend per student?

Mast Community Cs Iii spends $13,795 per student. The district has an equity score of 20/100, ranking #600 in Pennsylvania.

What is the demographic composition of Mast Community Cs Iii?

Mast Community Cs Iii students are 35.6% African American, 28.5% Hispanic or Latino, 22.3% White, 8.8% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Mast Community Cs Iii?

Mast Community Cs Iii has an equity score of 20/100, ranking #600 out of 649 districts in Pennsylvania.