Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5

www.pps.k12.pa.us/woolslair/site/default.asp

179 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5 is a neighborhood school located in the Lawrenceville area of Pittsburgh, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Pittsburgh Public Schools district, the school emphasizes a foundational academic curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school while fostering a supportive, community-oriented environment. Because of its location in the heart of a rapidly evolving neighborhood, the school often benefits from strong local ties and community involvement, aiming to create a stable and nurturing space for its diverse student body.

The school is known for its focus on providing a personalized learning experience, utilizing its relatively small size to offer more individualized attention to students. The curriculum is aligned with state standards, integrating core subjects like English Language Arts and mathematics with opportunities for social-emotional growth. By prioritizing both academic excellence and character development, Pittsburgh Woolslair seeks to equip its students with the essential skills and confidence needed to succeed in their future educational endeavors.

179

Total Students

17.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	5
Black	75
Asian	1
Two or More	34
Pacific Islander	1

Black
75 (41.9 %)
White
63 (35.2 %)
Two or More
34 (19.0 %)
Hispanic
5 (2.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.6 %)

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:	Pittsburgh SD
Phone:	(412)529-8800
Website:	http://www.pps.k12.pa.us/woolslair/site/default.asp
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	179
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
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 34

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 20

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	34
Grade 1	33
Grade 2	35
Grade 3	28
Grade 4	29
Grade 5	20

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	76	42.5%
Male	103	57.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)