PITTSBURGH BEECHWOOD K-5
Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pittsburgh SD school district, located in Pittsburgh, PA with about 330 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 32 teachers, Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5 has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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 Beechwood K-5, located in the Beechview neighborhood of Pittsburgh, is a public elementary school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Pittsburgh Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational academic experience, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. By maintaining a K-5 structure, the school creates a consistent environment for young learners as they progress through their primary education years, emphasizing social-emotional development alongside traditional academic achievement.
Beyond its standard curriculum, Pittsburgh Beechwood places a strong value on community engagement and the partnership between home and school. The school typically offers various extracurricular opportunities and support services designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it serves as a central hub for the Beechview community, aiming to foster a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere that prepares students for the transition to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5 at (412) 529-7390 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Pittsburgh, PA 15216-3811
(412) 529-7390
PITTSBURGH BEECHWOOD K-5 is a public Title I school in Pittsburgh, PA with about 330 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Pittsburgh SD
- Total Students:
- 330
- Teachers:
- 32.28
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 330 students
- White
- 43.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 23.0%
- Black or African American
- 18.8%
- Two or more races
- 10.3%
- Asian
- 4.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 37.6%
- Male
- 62.4%
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.