PITTSBURGH LINDEN K-5

Pittsburgh Linden K-5 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pittsburgh SD school district, located in Pittsburgh, PA with about 317 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 24 teachers, Pittsburgh Linden K-5 has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 Linden K-5, located in the Point Breeze neighborhood, is a public elementary school within the Pittsburgh Public Schools district. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on creating a supportive, community-centered learning environment. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to balance rigorous instruction with social-emotional development to ensure that young learners build a strong foundation for their future academic careers.

As part of the Pittsburgh Public Schools system, Linden K-5 benefits from the district’s broader initiatives, including access to diverse extracurricular opportunities and instructional technology designed to enhance student engagement. The school community is known for being active and collaborative, often fostering strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. By prioritizing both individual student achievement and a collaborative school culture, Pittsburgh Linden K-5 strives to provide a nurturing space where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive and develop a lifelong love of learning.

For more information, contact Pittsburgh Linden K-5 at (412) 529-3996 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

725 S Linden Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15208-2814
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PITTSBURGH LINDEN K-5 is a public Title I school in Pittsburgh, PA with about 317 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:
317
Teachers:
24.6
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
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 317 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PITTSBURGH LINDEN K-5 is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 75% of the student body.

Black or African American
75.1%
White
17.0%
Two or more races
6.3%
Asian
0.9%
Hispanic/Latino
0.6%

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

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.