Enrollment
302
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 420013400867 Charter school
Propel Cs-Mckeesport — Mckeesport, PA
Federal NCES profile for Propel Cs-Mckeesport, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 21
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Propel Cs-Mckeesport · Pennsylvania
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Propel Cs-Mckeesport compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Propel Cs-Mckeesport reports 302 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% above the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 12% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 151 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 31.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Propel Cs-Mckeesport spends $26,504 per pupil district-wide, above the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 87.7% from local sources (property taxes), 0.6% from the state, and 11.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Propel Cs-Mckeesport compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Pennsylvania state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 23% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 59% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
31.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,504
per pupil, district-wide
— above Pennsylvania avg of $22,745
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 151 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 302 Top 23% in Pennsylvania — larger than 77% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 14:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 420013400867
Student demographics
African American 78.5%
Two or More 8.9%
White 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 78.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 151:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 31.5%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 93
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Propel Cs-Mckeesport, which includes Propel Cs-Mckeesport.
$26,504
Per student
+17%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 87.7%
State 0.6%
Federal 11.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar elementary schools in Mckeesport
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Greenock El Sch
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Propel Cs-Mckeesport
How many students attend Propel Cs-Mckeesport?
Propel Cs-Mckeesport has 302 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in McKeesport, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Propel Cs-Mckeesport?
The student-teacher ratio at Propel Cs-Mckeesport is 14:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Propel Cs-Mckeesport?
The largest demographic group at Propel Cs-Mckeesport is African American at 78.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in McKeesport, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Propel Cs-Mckeesport?
Propel Cs-Mckeesport has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.