AVONWORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Avonworth El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Avonworth SD school district, located in Pittsburgh, PA with about 548 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Avonworth El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Avonworth Elementary School, located on Roosevelt Road in Pittsburgh, serves as a primary educational pillar for the Avonworth School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school focuses on creating a nurturing environment that emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth. It is highly regarded for its community-oriented atmosphere, where teachers and staff prioritize individualized attention to help students transition successfully through their early academic years.
Beyond the standard curriculum, Avonworth Elementary is recognized for fostering a well-rounded educational experience that integrates technology, the arts, and extracurricular engagement. The school benefits from being part of a district that emphasizes innovation and high standards, often resulting in strong parent-teacher partnerships and active community involvement. As a result, the school is frequently noted for maintaining a supportive climate that prepares students not only for the next steps in their education but also for active participation in their local community.
For more information, contact Avonworth El Sch at (412) 366-7170 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Pittsburgh, PA 15237-1064
(412) 366-7170
AVONWORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Pittsburgh, PA with about 548 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Avonworth SD
- Total Students:
- 548
- Teachers:
- 24.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 548 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending AVONWORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.
- White
- 92.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.0%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.