Pittsburgh Roosevelt K -5

17 W Cherryhill Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15210

www.pghschools.org/

252 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pittsburgh Roosevelt K-5 is a neighborhood elementary school located in the Carrick area of Pittsburgh, operating as part of the Pittsburgh Public Schools district. The school serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing a foundation in core academic subjects while fostering a supportive community environment. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it plays a key role in the local educational landscape by providing resources and programming tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged children within the 15210 zip code.

The school’s mission aligns with the district-wide commitment to equitable instruction, focusing on literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional learning. By maintaining a small-school feel within the larger district framework, Pittsburgh Roosevelt seeks to build strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the surrounding community. Students at the school are encouraged to engage in a variety of learning experiences designed to prepare them for the transition to middle school, ensuring they develop the essential skills and academic confidence necessary for long-term success.

252

Total Students

19.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pittsburgh Roosevelt K -5
Demographic	Student Count
White	86
Hispanic	14
Black	98
Asian	7
Two or More	46
Pacific Islander	1

Black
98 (38.9 %)
White
86 (34.1 %)
Two or More
46 (18.3 %)
Hispanic
14 (5.6 %)
Asian
7 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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)529-7780
Website:	http://www.pghschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	252
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
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

Pre-Kindergarten 54

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 33