Propel CS-Pitcairn

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — 1 schools

211
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$23,591
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Propel CS-Pitcairn operates 1 public schools serving 211 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 182 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Allegheny County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $23,591 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 88.0% local, 0.5% state, and 11.5% 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 — 42/100, ranked #411 of 659 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 91:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 27.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 74.7% African American, 11.5% White, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Propel Cs-Pitcairn accounts for 100.0% of all Propel CS-Pitcairn student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Propel CS-Pitcairn-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

Propel CS-Pitcairn student-counselor ratio is 91:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Propel CS-Pitcairn chronic absenteeism rate is 27.5% — 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 Propel CS-Pitcairn is typically wider than the Propel CS-Pitcairn-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

11.5%
Federal
0.5%
State
88.0%
Local

Funding Equity

42
Equity Score
411 / 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 Allegheny County county, where this district is located.

$1,001
Studio/mo
$1,077
1 BR/mo
$1,299
2 BR/mo
$1,661
3 BR/mo
$1,789
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Propel CS-Pitcairn.

White 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 74.7%
Multiracial 9.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

91:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
27.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Propel CS-Pitcairn

School Enrollment
Propel Cs-Pitcairn
Charter
182

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Propel CS-Pitcairn?

Propel CS-Pitcairn has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 211 students.

How much does Propel CS-Pitcairn spend per student?

Propel CS-Pitcairn spends $23,591 per student. The district has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #411 in Pennsylvania.

What is the average rent near Propel CS-Pitcairn?

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

What is the demographic composition of Propel CS-Pitcairn?

Propel CS-Pitcairn students are 74.7% African American, 11.5% White, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Propel CS-Pitcairn?

Propel CS-Pitcairn has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #411 out of 659 districts in Pennsylvania. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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