Serving 276 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Kelly Primary School 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Attendance Zone: Kelly El Sch's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Pittsburgh, PA, covering an area of approximately 2.3 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school and an average distance of 1 mile to the zone's edge. The furthest boundary of the zone extends up to 2.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kelly Primary School's student population of 276 students has grown by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
276 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
17 students
School Motto
Promote academic excellence and to enhance the physical, intellectual, socio-emotional, and cultural growth of students for personal success.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kelly Primary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)15-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
16%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
74%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Kelly Primary School often compared to?
Kelly Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pittsburgh Minadeo K-5 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Kelly Primary School?
276 students attend Kelly Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Kelly Primary School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kelly Primary School?
Kelly Primary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kelly Primary School offer ?
Kelly Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kelly Primary School part of?
Kelly Primary School is part of Wilkinsburg Borough School District.
School Reviews
Review Kelly Primary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Can Your Child Get Into School Clubs and Activities?
Discover whether your child can access advertised school clubs and activities, including enrollment limits, tryouts, fees, transportation, scheduling conflicts, and essential questions parents should ask before choosing schools today.
Who Supervises Students When Their Teacher Is Out?
Discover who supervises students when regular teachers are absent, how schools arrange classroom coverage, what qualifications substitutes need, and which questions parents should ask about safety and learning continuity.
When the School Nurse Isn't There: Parent Guide
Learn what happens when school nurses are absent, how public schools handle medications and emergencies, and which essential questions parents should ask to protect their children's health and safety daily.
