Pittsburgh Fort Pitt K-5 Elementary School (Closed 2013)

5101 Hillcrest St
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Pittsburgh Fort Pitt K-5 Elementary School serves 201 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
201 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(11-12)
60-64%
74%
(11-12)
40-44%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
93%
14%
White
2%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Pittsburgh Fort Pitt K-5 Elementary School?
201 students attend Pittsburgh Fort Pitt K-5 Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Pittsburgh Fort Pitt K-5 Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pittsburgh Fort Pitt K-5 Elementary School?
Pittsburgh Fort Pitt K-5 Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pittsburgh Fort Pitt K-5 Elementary School offer ?
Pittsburgh Fort Pitt K-5 Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pittsburgh Fort Pitt K-5 Elementary School part of?
Pittsburgh Fort Pitt K-5 Elementary School is part of Pittsburgh School District.

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