Friendship Elementary School (Closed 2008)

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
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%
16%
Black
94%
14%
White
4%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
96%
0.12
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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