Pittsburgh Schaeffer K-8 Elementary School serves 408 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 42% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 43% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
408 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)42%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)43%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
66%
14%
White
18%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Pittsburgh Schaeffer K-8 Elementary School?
408 students attend Pittsburgh Schaeffer K-8 Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Pittsburgh Schaeffer K-8 Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pittsburgh Schaeffer K-8 Elementary School?
Pittsburgh Schaeffer K-8 Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pittsburgh Schaeffer K-8 Elementary School offer ?
Pittsburgh Schaeffer K-8 Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Pittsburgh Schaeffer K-8 Elementary School part of?
Pittsburgh Schaeffer K-8 Elementary School is part of Pittsburgh School District.
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