MaST Community CS III

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — 1 schools

1,222
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$47,624
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 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 1,290 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 $47,624 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 79.4% local, 0.8% state, and 19.8% 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 — 57/100, ranked #250 of 659 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 322.5:1 student-counselor ratio, 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.

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

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means MaST Community CS III-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

MaST Community CS III has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 100.0% 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

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 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 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

19.8%
Federal
0.8%
State
79.4%
Local

Funding Equity

57
Equity Score
250 / 659
State Rank
49
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

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 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in MaST Community CS III?

MaST Community CS III has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,222 students.

How much does MaST Community CS III spend per student?

MaST Community CS III spends $47,624 per student. The district has an equity score of 57/100, ranking #250 in Pennsylvania.

What is the average rent near MaST Community CS III?

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 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 schools. 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 57/100, ranking #250 out of 659 districts in Pennsylvania. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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