PITTSBURGH DILWORTH K-5
Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pittsburgh SD school district, located in Pittsburgh, PA with about 463 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 Dilworth K-5 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.
Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5 is a public elementary school located in the Highland Park neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As part of the Pittsburgh Public Schools district, the school serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade. It is well-regarded for its focus on providing a structured, supportive environment that emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community.
The school is particularly noted for its commitment to the "Whole Child" approach, integrating rigorous core academics with enrichment opportunities. Dilworth often emphasizes high expectations for student achievement and fosters active family engagement, which is a hallmark of its community-focused culture. By prioritizing a blend of traditional instruction and character-building initiatives, Pittsburgh Dilworth aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.
For more information, contact Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5 at (412) 529-5000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Pittsburgh, PA 15206-2245
(412) 529-5000
PITTSBURGH DILWORTH K-5 is a public Title I school in Pittsburgh, PA with about 463 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Pittsburgh SD
- Total Students:
- 463
- Teachers:
- 30.74
- 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 463 students
- Black or African American
- 60.3%
- White
- 28.1%
- Two or more races
- 6.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.2%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
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.