PITTSBURGH WOOLSLAIR K-5

Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pittsburgh SD school district, located in Pittsburgh, PA with about 208 students offering grade levels from 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 17 teachers, Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5 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.

Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5 is a neighborhood school located in the Lawrenceville area of Pittsburgh, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Pittsburgh Public Schools district, the school emphasizes a foundational academic curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school while fostering a supportive, community-oriented environment. Because of its location in the heart of a rapidly evolving neighborhood, the school often benefits from strong local ties and community involvement, aiming to create a stable and nurturing space for its diverse student body.

The school is known for its focus on providing a personalized learning experience, utilizing its relatively small size to offer more individualized attention to students. The curriculum is aligned with state standards, integrating core subjects like English Language Arts and mathematics with opportunities for social-emotional growth. By prioritizing both academic excellence and character development, Pittsburgh Woolslair seeks to equip its students with the essential skills and confidence needed to succeed in their future educational endeavors.

For more information, contact Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5 at (412) 529-8800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

501 40th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15224-1458
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PITTSBURGH WOOLSLAIR K-5 is a public Title I school in Pittsburgh, PA with about 208 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Pittsburgh SD
Total Students:
208
Teachers:
17.33
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
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 208 students

Black or African American
61.1%
White
24.0%
Two or more races
11.5%
Asian
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.0%
Hispanic/Latino
1.0%

Female
48.1%
Male
51.9%

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.