Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5
Tel:
(412)529-5707
- Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5 serves 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5 places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5's student population of 281 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 281 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5 is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2576 out of 2,835 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 4% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 11% |
| Black | 69% | 15% |
| White | 11% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 85% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pittsburgh SD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5 is Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12 (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 Grades: 6-8 | 198 students
0.1 miles
220 40th Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412)529-5740 0.1 6-8 198 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5 Grades: K-5 | 185 students
0.4 miles
501 40th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
(412)529-8800 0.4 K-5 185 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Mccleary Early Childhood Center Grades: PK
1.1 miles
5251 Holmes Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412)529-4562 1.1 PK n/a - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Spring Garden Early Childhood Grades: PK
1.2 miles
1501 Spring Garden Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412)325-4591 1.2 PK n/a - Pittsburgh Provident Charter School Charter School
Grades: 3-5 | 64 students
1.2 miles
1400 Troy Hill Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412)636-2014 1.2 3-5 64
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