PITTSBURGH SPRING HILL K-5

Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pittsburgh SD school district, located in Pittsburgh, PA with about 177 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 21 teachers, Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.

Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 is a neighborhood elementary school located in the North Side area of Pittsburgh, operating under the Pittsburgh Public Schools district. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and structured academic environment. Its mission is centered on the holistic development of students, emphasizing core literacy and numeracy skills while encouraging social-emotional growth to prepare children for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school is noted for its community-oriented atmosphere, acting as a local hub for families in the Spring Hill-City View neighborhood. Like many schools within the Pittsburgh Public Schools system, Spring Hill K-5 focuses on personalized learning and utilizes various district-wide resources to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By promoting a culture of collaboration among teachers, parents, and community partners, the school aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that balances academic achievement with character development.

For more information, contact Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 at (412) 529-3000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1351 Damas St
Pittsburgh, PA 15212-3540
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PITTSBURGH SPRING HILL K-5 is a public Title I school in Pittsburgh, PA with about 177 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Pittsburgh SD
Total Students:
177
Teachers:
21.15
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
4th Grade
5th 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 177 students

Black or African American
43.5%
White
40.1%
Two or more races
14.1%
Hispanic/Latino
2.3%

Female
53.7%
Male
46.3%

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.