Enrollment
686
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 420009200577 Charter school
Russell Byers Cs — Philadelphia, PA
Federal NCES profile for Russell Byers Cs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 25
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: Russell Byers Cs · 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)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Russell Byers Cs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Russell Byers Cs reports 686 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 43.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% 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 3% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 72% above the Pennsylvania average and 93% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 343 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 30.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Russell Byers Cs spends $17,908 per pupil district-wide, below the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 76.1% from local sources (property taxes), 0.9% from the state, and 23.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Russell Byers Cs 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 686 | top 78% | — | — |
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.
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
— 21% above state mean
Top 88% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$17,908
per pupil, district-wide
— below Pennsylvania avg of $22,745
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 343 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 686 Top 78% in Pennsylvania — larger than 22% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Students per teacher 16.3:1 +21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +72% vs state
NCES ID 420009200577
Student demographics
African American 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 1.9%
White 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 93.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 343:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 30.2%
In-school suspensions 21
Out-of-school suspensions 24
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Russell Byers Cs, which includes Russell Byers Cs.
$17,908
Per student
-21%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 76.1%
State 0.9%
Federal 23.0%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Russell Byers Cs
How many students attend Russell Byers Cs?
Russell Byers Cs has 686 students enrolled. It is a other school in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russell Byers Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at Russell Byers Cs is 16.3:1, which is 21% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Russell Byers Cs?
100.0% of students at Russell Byers Cs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Russell Byers Cs?
The largest demographic group at Russell Byers Cs is African American at 93.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Russell Byers Cs?
Russell Byers Cs has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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.