Burgwin Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Burgwin Elementary School serves 276 students in grades Prekindergarten-7. 
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Total Students
276 students
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
23 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
90%
14%
White
10%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.18
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Burgwin Elementary School?
276 students attend Burgwin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Burgwin Elementary School students are Black, and 10% of students are White.
What grades does Burgwin Elementary School offer ?
Burgwin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7
What school district is Burgwin Elementary School part of?
Burgwin Elementary School is part of Pittsburgh School District.

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