CRAFTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Crafton El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Carlynton SD school district, located in Pittsburgh, PA with about 342 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. 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 25 teachers, Crafton El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Crafton Elementary School, located at 1874 Crafton Blvd in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution within the Carlynton School District. Serving students in the suburban borough of Crafton, the school is recognized for its historic setting and its commitment to fostering a supportive community environment for young learners. The facility plays a central role in the local neighborhood, providing a foundational academic experience that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging social and emotional growth in its early-grade students.

As part of the Carlynton School District, Crafton Elementary focuses on a curriculum that prepares students for the transition to middle school, balancing traditional instruction with modern educational practices. The school benefits from its location in a tight-knit community, which often translates into strong parental involvement and a collaborative atmosphere between faculty and families. With its distinct architecture and long-standing presence in the area, Crafton Elementary remains a cornerstone of the local community, dedicated to providing a consistent and nurturing learning environment for the children of the Crafton region.

For more information, contact Crafton El Sch at (412) 429-2500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1874 Crafton Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15205-3104
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CRAFTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Pittsburgh, PA with about 342 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Carlynton SD
Total Students:
342
Teachers:
25.5
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 schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 342 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CRAFTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.

White
75.1%
Two or more races
13.2%
Black or African American
7.6%
Hispanic/Latino
3.5%
Asian
0.6%

Female
46.5%
Male
53.5%

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.