Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5

www.pghschools.org/

296 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5, located in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh, serves as a cornerstone of its local community. As part of the Pittsburgh Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills. Its location within a historic and revitalized neighborhood allows the school to foster strong community ties, often integrating local resources and parent involvement into its educational mission.

The school is noted for its commitment to creating a supportive learning environment for a diverse student body. By implementing the district’s standardized curriculum alongside specialized programs, Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5 aims to prepare students for the transition to middle school while promoting inclusive practices. The school’s administration and faculty prioritize a well-rounded experience, encouraging students to participate in various extracurricular activities and academic enrichment opportunities designed to nurture both character and critical thinking.

296

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	59
Black	146
Asian	27
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	2

Black
146 (49.3 %)
Hispanic
59 (19.9 %)
White
43 (14.5 %)
Asian
27 (9.1 %)
Two or More
19 (6.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7 %)

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)529-5307
Website:	http://www.pghschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
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 44

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	44
Kindergarten	39
Grade 1	50
Grade 2	36
Grade 3	43
Grade 4	40
Grade 5	44

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	149	50.3%
Male	147	49.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)