Propel CS-McKeesport

2412 Versailles Avenue
McKeesport, PA 15132

www.propelschools.org/

Charter School 302 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Propel Charter School–McKeesport is a public charter school serving students in the Mon Valley area of Pennsylvania. As part of the broader Propel Schools network, the school operates under the mission of providing high-quality, tuition-free education to underserved communities, emphasizing small class sizes and a rigorous academic curriculum. The McKeesport campus is specifically designed to foster a supportive environment that prioritizes both college and career readiness while maintaining a strong focus on character development and community engagement.

The school is known for its "whole-child" approach, which integrates academic instruction with social-emotional learning and extracurricular opportunities. By focusing on individualized attention and personalized learning plans, Propel McKeesport aims to bridge the achievement gap and ensure that every student, regardless of their background, has the resources to succeed. Through partnerships with families and local community members, the school strives to cultivate a collaborative culture that prepares students to be active, responsible citizens and lifelong learners.

302

Total Students

25.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Propel CS-McKeesport
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	9
Black	237
Asian	3
Two or More	27
Pacific Islander	1

Black
237 (78.5%)
Two or More
27 (8.9%)
White
25 (8.3%)
Hispanic
9 (3.0%)
Asian
3 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Propel CS-McKeesport
Phone:	(412)325-7305
Website:	http://www.propelschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	302
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
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 38

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 31

Grade 6 32

Grade 7 36

Grade 8 32