Kiski Area Upper El Sch

493 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Kiski Area Upper Elementary School, located in Apollo, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational facility within the Kiski Area School District. The school typically focuses on the middle-childhood developmental stage, bridging the gap between primary elementary education and the middle school years. By fostering a structured learning environment, the school emphasizes fundamental academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills necessary for students as they prepare for higher levels of secondary education.

The school is an integral part of the local Apollo community, operating under the broader mission of the Kiski Area School District to provide quality instruction and student support services. It utilizes a variety of academic resources and extracurricular opportunities to engage students, aiming to meet the diverse needs of its population through both classroom instruction and district-wide initiatives. As a hub for local students, the school maintains a commitment to creating an inclusive and productive atmosphere that encourages both individual achievement and a strong sense of community belonging.

493

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kiski Area Upper El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	445
Hispanic	4
Black	36
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

White
445 (90.3 %)
Black
36 (7.3 %)
Two or More
7 (1.4 %)
Hispanic
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kiski Area SD
Phone:	(724)727-3426
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
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

Grade 5 251

Grade 6 242