PITTSBURGH ARSENAL K-5

Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pittsburgh SD school district, located in Pittsburgh, PA with about 266 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 30 teachers, Pittsburgh Arsenal 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 Arsenal K-5, located in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh, serves as a cornerstone of its local community. As part of the Pittsburgh Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills. Its location within a historic and revitalized neighborhood allows the school to foster strong community ties, often integrating local resources and parent involvement into its educational mission.

The school is noted for its commitment to creating a supportive learning environment for a diverse student body. By implementing the district’s standardized curriculum alongside specialized programs, Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5 aims to prepare students for the transition to middle school while promoting inclusive practices. The school’s administration and faculty prioritize a well-rounded experience, encouraging students to participate in various extracurricular activities and academic enrichment opportunities designed to nurture both character and critical thinking.

For more information, contact Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5 at (412) 529-5307 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

215 39th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15201-3223
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PITTSBURGH ARSENAL K-5 is a public Title I school in Pittsburgh, PA with about 266 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Pittsburgh SD
Total Students:
266
Teachers:
30.6
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 266 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PITTSBURGH ARSENAL K-5 is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 71% of the student body.

Black or African American
70.7%
Hispanic/Latino
14.3%
White
8.6%
Asian
4.5%
Two or more races
1.9%

Female
52.6%
Male
47.4%

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.