Fell CS

Fell CS
777 Main Street
Simpson, PA 18407
Charter School 101 Students
Other K - 9th
School Overview
Fell Charter School is a public charter school located in Simpson, Pennsylvania, serving students in grades K through 8. The school is known for its focus on a personalized and community-oriented educational environment, aiming to provide a high-quality academic experience that meets the diverse needs of its student population. By utilizing smaller class sizes and a dedicated faculty, the school emphasizes individualized instruction, fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond core academics, Fell Charter School integrates technology and hands-on learning opportunities into its curriculum to prepare students for future success. The school maintains a strong partnership with families and the surrounding Lackawanna County community, encouraging active parental involvement to support the learning process. Its mission centers on creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and become contributing members of society.
101
Total Students
13.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    80 (79.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (12.9 %)
  • Black
    7 (6.9 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Fell CS
Phone: (570)282-5199
Grade Range: K - 9th
Total Students: 101
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.8
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 20
Grade 1 13
Grade 2 11
Grade 3 7
Grade 4 12
Grade 5 10
Grade 6 14
Grade 7 7
Grade 8 7
Gender Ratio