OHara El Sch

www.fcasd.edu/ohara

679 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

O’Hara Elementary School is a public primary school located in the suburban community of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving as a key component of the Fox Chapel Area School District. Known for its focus on academic excellence, the school typically serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to build foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology and creative enrichment activities to support diverse learning styles.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative community atmosphere, which prioritizes the partnership between educators, students, and parents. As part of the high-performing Fox Chapel Area School District, O’Hara Elementary benefits from the district’s robust resources, commitment to high standards, and a strong emphasis on social-emotional development. The school’s environment is generally characterized by a dedication to fostering a safe, inclusive, and stimulating space that prepares students for middle school and long-term academic success.

679

Total Students

52.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OHara El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	552
Hispanic	28
Black	6
Asian	38
Two or More	54
American Indian	1

White
552 (81.3 %)
Two or More
54 (8.0 %)
Asian
38 (5.6 %)
Hispanic
28 (4.1 %)
Black
6 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Fox Chapel Area SD
Phone:	(412)963-0333
Website:	http://www.fcasd.edu/ohara
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	679
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 120

Grade 1 121

Grade 2 124

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 92