Crescent Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Crescent Elementary School serves 244 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
244 students
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
98%
14%
White
n/a
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Crescent Elementary School?
244 students attend Crescent Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Crescent Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Crescent Elementary School offer ?
Crescent Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Crescent Elementary School part of?
Crescent Elementary School is part of Pittsburgh School District.

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