PROPEL CS-PITCAIRN

Propel CS-Pitcairn is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Propel CS-Pitcairn school district, located in Pittsburgh, PA with about 360 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, Propel CS-Pitcairn has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Propel Charter School–Pitcairn is a public charter school serving students in the Pittsburgh area, operating under the broader Propel Schools network. The school is committed to the organization’s mission of closing the achievement gap by providing a high-quality, rigorous academic environment that prepares students for success in college and career. Emphasizing a "whole child" approach, the school integrates core academics with character development and social-emotional learning, aiming to create a supportive community where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive.

Located on Agatha Street, the school focuses on small class sizes and personalized instruction to meet the individual needs of its learners. By fostering strong partnerships between teachers, families, and the local community, Propel Pitcairn seeks to cultivate a culture of high expectations and academic excellence. The school follows the network's philosophy that every child deserves access to a transformative education, utilizing data-driven instruction and innovative teaching methods to ensure consistent student growth and development.

For more information, contact Propel CS-Pitcairn at (412) 325-7305 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

435 Agatha Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15140
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PROPEL CS-PITCAIRN is a public Title I Charter school in Pittsburgh, PA with about 360 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Gateway SD
District:
Propel CS-Pitcairn
Total Students:
360
Teachers:
27
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 360 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PROPEL CS-PITCAIRN is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 74% of the student body.

Black or African American
73.9%
White
17.8%
Two or more races
5.3%
Hispanic/Latino
2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
52.2%
Male
47.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.