Serving 171 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5's student population of 171 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
171 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5 is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2266 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
48%
14%
White
33%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5's ranking?
Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5 is ranked #2266 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5 often compared to?
Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5is often viewed alongside schools like Environmental Cs At Frick Park by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5?
171 students attend Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5 students are Black, 33% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5?
Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5 offer ?
Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5 part of?
Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5 is part of Pittsburgh SD School District.
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