Kiski Area East Primary Sch

423 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Kiski Area East Primary School, located at 420 Franklin Ave in Vandergrift, PA, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Kiski Area School District. Catering to the district’s youngest learners, the school focuses on creating a nurturing and supportive environment designed to build strong academic and social-emotional skills. Its curriculum is centered on early childhood development, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and fundamental social studies, all while fostering a sense of community and curiosity among students during their formative years.

The school is deeply integrated into the Vandergrift community, reflecting the district’s broader commitment to preparing students for future success through a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the local area. By maintaining a student-centered approach, Kiski Area East Primary strives to provide an inclusive atmosphere where children are encouraged to grow, learn, and develop the foundational tools necessary for their transition into upper elementary grades and beyond.

423

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kiski Area East Primary Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	341
Hispanic	15
Black	43
Two or More	24

White
341 (80.6 %)
Black
43 (10.2 %)
Two or More
24 (5.7 %)
Hispanic
15 (3.5 %)

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:	Kiski Area SD
Phone:	(724)567-6706
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
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 89

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 98