CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Center El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Plum Borough SD school district, located in Pittsburgh, PA with about 476 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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, Center El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Center Elementary School is a public school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Plum Borough School District. Situated at 201 Center New Texas Road, the school focuses on providing foundational education for children in the primary grade levels. It is recognized as a key part of the local community, emphasizing academic development, social growth, and a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of young learners.
As part of the Plum Borough School District, Center Elementary benefits from the resources and curriculum standards established by the district to prepare students for their future academic careers. The school environment typically prioritizes building strong literacy and mathematical skills while fostering personal responsibility. By maintaining close ties with the surrounding community, the school aims to create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages both parent involvement and student engagement in a structured, safe educational setting.
For more information, contact Center El Sch at (412) 795-4420 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Pittsburgh, PA 15239-1896
(412) 795-4420
CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Pittsburgh, PA with about 476 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Plum Borough SD
- Total Students:
- 476
- Teachers:
- 28.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance 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 476 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 86.3%
- Black or African American
- 5.5%
- Two or more races
- 4.0%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.1%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
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.