Duquesne El Sch

www.dukecitysd.org

460 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Duquesne Elementary School, located at 300 Kennedy Avenue in Duquesne, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary educational facility for the Duquesne City School District. The school is situated in a historically industrial area of Allegheny County and operates as a centerpiece for the local community's academic efforts. It is committed to providing a foundational education for students in the surrounding region, focusing on core curriculum standards and student development within a small-district environment.

The school’s mission is centered on fostering an inclusive learning atmosphere that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. By emphasizing essential literacy and numeracy skills, the staff at Duquesne Elementary works to address the specific academic needs of its student population. Through its official district website (http://www.dukecitysd.org), the school maintains communication with families regarding district policies, academic calendars, and community resources, aiming to bridge the gap between the classroom and the local community.

460

Total Students

46.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Duquesne El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	14
Black	274
Asian	19
Two or More	61

Black
274 (59.6%)
White
92 (20.0%)
Two or More
61 (13.3%)
Asian
19 (4.1%)
Hispanic
14 (3.0%)

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:	Duquesne City SD
Phone:	(412)466-5300
Website:	http://www.dukecitysd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
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 58

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 49

Grade 7 42

Grade 8 44