PITTSBURGH WHITTIER K-5

Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pittsburgh SD school district, located in Pittsburgh, PA with about 226 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 18 teachers, Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 Whittier K-5 is a neighborhood elementary school located in the Mount Washington area of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As part of the Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) district, the school serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade. It functions as a foundational educational site for the local community, focusing on core academic instruction while emphasizing the social and emotional development of its young student body.

The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive environment that encourages student engagement and community involvement. By adhering to the broader curriculum standards of the Pittsburgh Public Schools, Whittier K-5 aims to prepare students for middle school through a structured program that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and science. The school’s location in Mount Washington allows it to serve as a central hub for neighborhood families, fostering a collaborative partnership between parents, educators, and the local community to support student success.

For more information, contact Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 at (412) 529-8211 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.