EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Edgewood El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Woodland Hills SD school district, located in Pittsburgh, PA with about 359 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd 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 29 teachers, Edgewood El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Edgewood Elementary School, located at 241 Maple Ave in Pittsburgh, PA, is a primary educational institution serving the local community within the Woodland Hills School District. Situated in the historic borough of Edgewood, the school functions as a foundational learning environment for elementary-aged children, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional growth, and community engagement.

As a neighborhood school, Edgewood Elementary is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive educational climate. It serves as a central hub for families in the 15218 area, offering a curriculum designed to build essential literacy and numeracy skills while promoting inclusivity. The school environment emphasizes the partnership between educators, students, and parents, aiming to prepare children for their subsequent academic transitions while rooted in the distinct community spirit of the Edgewood area.

For more information, contact Edgewood El Sch at (412) 731-2238 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

241 Maple Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
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EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Pittsburgh, PA with about 359 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Woodland Hills SD
Total Students:
359
Teachers:
29.8
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd 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 359 students

Black or African American
69.9%
White
16.7%
Two or more races
8.6%
Hispanic/Latino
4.2%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
45.1%
Male
54.9%

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.