At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 413
98
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
100%+29.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
8.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–9
Grade Span
Other
Level
Overview
Fell CS is a public other serving grades 0–9 in Simpson, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 98 students. It is part of the Fell CS district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Pennsylvania state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
8.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
Grade Span0–9
DistrictFell CS
County42069
CitySimpson
ZIP18407
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID420009600688
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment98
White79.2%
Hispanic / Latino12.9%
Black / African American6.9%
Two or More Races1.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
79.2%
Hispanic
12.9%
Black
6.9%
Two+
1.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.