Alliance for Progress CS

1821-39 Cecil B Moore Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19121

Charter School 557 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Alliance for Progress Charter School (AFPCS), located on Cecil B. Moore Avenue in North Philadelphia, is an independent public charter school serving students in grades K–8. The school is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects while fostering a strong sense of community and personal responsibility. By maintaining a smaller school setting, AFPCS aims to offer more personalized attention to its students, ensuring that academic support and social-emotional growth remain at the forefront of the educational experience.

Beyond traditional academics, the school actively integrates programs designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. It places a significant focus on cultivating a safe, inclusive culture where students are encouraged to become active participants in their own learning. Located in a historically significant neighborhood, Alliance for Progress works to build strong partnerships with local families and community members, positioning itself as a foundational pillar for the youth in the surrounding area.

557

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alliance for Progress CS
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	11
Black	530
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	1

Black
530 (95.2 %)
Two or More
13 (2.3 %)
Hispanic
11 (2.0 %)
White
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Alliance for Progress CS
Phone:	(215)232-4892
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	557
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 50

Grade 7 49

Grade 8 47

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Alliance for Progress CS
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	61
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	68
Grade 5	70
Grade 6	50
Grade 7	49
Grade 8	47

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Alliance for Progress CS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	297	53.3%
Male	260	46.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)