Serving 277 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 12:1 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 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kelly Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kelly Primary School's student population of 277 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
277 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kelly Primary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. 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
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
79%
14%
White
3%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
277 students attend Kelly Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Kelly Primary School students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kelly Primary School?
Kelly Primary School has a student ration of 12:1, 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.
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