Clairton El Sch

389 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Clairton Elementary School, located at 501 Waddell Avenue in Clairton, Pennsylvania, serves as a primary educational institution within the Clairton City School District. As the only K–6 school in the district, it plays a central role in the community by providing foundational education to the city's youngest learners. The school focuses on academic development while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of a small, close-knit urban district.

The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes student growth and community engagement. By emphasizing core subjects alongside social-emotional development, Clairton Elementary works to prepare its students for the transition to the district’s middle and high school programs. As an integral part of the Clairton City School District, the elementary school remains a focal point for local families, striving to offer a cohesive educational experience that reflects the spirit and resilience of the Clairton community.

389

Total Students

25.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clairton El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	68
Hispanic	15
Black	249
Asian	2
Two or More	52
American Indian	3

Black
249 (64.0 %)
White
68 (17.5 %)
Two or More
52 (13.4 %)
Hispanic
15 (3.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Clairton City SD
Phone:	(412)233-9200
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 70