Friendship Elementary School serves 285 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
285 students
Showing 1998–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
16 teachers
Showing 1997–2006. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
16%
Showing 1989–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
94%
14%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
60%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Friendship Elementary School?
285 students attend Friendship Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Friendship Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Friendship Elementary School offer ?
Friendship Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Friendship Elementary School part of?
Friendship Elementary School is part of Pittsburgh School District.
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