PITTSBURGH LIBERTY K-5

Pittsburgh Liberty K-5 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pittsburgh SD school district, located in Pittsburgh, PA with about 408 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 28 teachers, Pittsburgh Liberty K-5 has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 Liberty K-5 is a public elementary school located in the Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As part of the Pittsburgh Public Schools district, the school serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade. It is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering a supportive community atmosphere within a historic urban setting.

The school places a strong emphasis on academic growth, social-emotional learning, and inclusive education. Beyond the standard curriculum, Liberty K-5 often integrates arts and enrichment programs to encourage student creativity and engagement. With its central location on Filbert Street, the school serves as a neighborhood hub, prioritizing collaboration between parents, teachers, and the surrounding community to ensure students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school.

For more information, contact Pittsburgh Liberty K-5 at (412) 529-8450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

601 Filbert St
Pittsburgh, PA 15232-1809
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PITTSBURGH LIBERTY K-5 is a public Title I school in Pittsburgh, PA with about 408 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
Pittsburgh SD
Total Students:
408
Teachers:
28.07
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 408 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PITTSBURGH LIBERTY K-5 is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 73% of the student body.

Black or African American
73.3%
White
13.0%
Two or more races
7.1%
Hispanic/Latino
3.4%
Asian
2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
53.4%
Male
46.6%

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.