Enrollment
316
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 420084907380 Charter school
Propel Cs-Northside — Pittsburgh, PA
Federal NCES profile for Propel Cs-Northside, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
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-Northside · 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
15.8:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Propel Cs-Northside compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Propel Cs-Northside reports 316 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% 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 1% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 158 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 39.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Propel Cs-Northside spends $20,772 per pupil district-wide, below the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 89.8% from local sources (property taxes), 0.4% from the state, and 9.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), 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-Northside 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 25% | — | — |
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
15.8:1
students per teacher
— 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.9%
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
$20,772
per pupil, district-wide
— below 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 158 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 129 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 316 Top 25% in Pennsylvania — larger than 75% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 15.8:1 +17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 420084907380
Student demographics
African American 88.9%
Two or More 4.7%
White 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 88.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 158:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 39.9%
In-school suspensions 15
Out-of-school suspensions 129
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Propel Cs-Northside, which includes Propel Cs-Northside.
$20,772
Per student
-9%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 89.8%
State 0.4%
Federal 9.8%
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 Pittsburgh
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Chartiers Valley Intrmd School
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Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
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789 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Ohara El Sch
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J.E. Harrison Education Ctr
Standard public school
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Propel Cs-Northside
How many students attend Propel Cs-Northside?
Propel Cs-Northside has 316 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Propel Cs-Northside?
The student-teacher ratio at Propel Cs-Northside is 15.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Propel Cs-Northside?
The largest demographic group at Propel Cs-Northside is African American at 88.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Propel Cs-Northside?
Propel Cs-Northside has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) 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.