PENN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Penn Hills El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Penn Hills SD school district, located in Pittsburgh, PA with about 1,229 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 81 teachers, Penn Hills El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Penn Hills Elementary School, located at 1079 Jefferson Road in Pittsburgh, PA, serves as the primary educational hub for students in grades 2 through 4 within the Penn Hills School District. The school is part of a consolidated approach to elementary education in the district, designed to foster a unified learning environment where students from diverse backgrounds can develop foundational academic and social skills. The facility is equipped to support a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging student engagement through various extracurricular opportunities and school-wide initiatives.

As a cornerstone of the Penn Hills community, the school focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes student growth and community involvement. The staff works to implement educational strategies that meet the needs of a wide range of learners, often emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. By maintaining a focus on collaborative learning and consistent communication with families, Penn Hills Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to the district's upper elementary and middle school programs.

For more information, contact Penn Hills El Sch at (412) 793-7000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.