Pittsburgh King K-8

50 Montgomery Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

www.pghschools.org/

365 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Pittsburgh King K-8, located in the historic Mexican War Streets neighborhood of the North Side, is a PreK-8 school within the Pittsburgh Public Schools district. The school serves a diverse student body and is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation that prepares students for the transition to high school. By operating as a K-8 institution, the school aims to create a consistent and stable learning environment where students can build strong relationships with faculty and staff throughout their formative years.

Academically, the school focuses on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology and extracurricular opportunities to enrich the student experience. The school emphasizes community involvement and maintains a partnership-oriented culture, working to foster a supportive climate for families. For specific updates on programming, bell schedules, and current academic initiatives, the district’s official website remains the primary resource for parents and community members.

365

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pittsburgh King K-8
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	6
Black	319
Two or More	26
American Indian	1

Black
319 (87.4 %)
Two or More
26 (7.1 %)
White
13 (3.6 %)
Hispanic
6 (1.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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)529-4160
Website:	http://www.pghschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
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 49

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 35

Grade 6 35

Grade 7 34

Grade 8 34

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pittsburgh King K-8
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	49
Kindergarten	43
Grade 1	47
Grade 2	30
Grade 3	19
Grade 4	39
Grade 5	35
Grade 6	35
Grade 7	34
Grade 8	34

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pittsburgh King K-8
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	176	48.2%
Male	189	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)