Kerr El Sch

341 Kittanning Pike
Pittsburgh, PA 15215

www.fcasd.edu/kerr

426 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Kerr Elementary School, located on Kittanning Pike in Pittsburgh, is a primary educational institution within the Fox Chapel Area School District. Serving students in the surrounding community, the school is recognized for fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment. As part of a district that consistently ranks among the top in Pennsylvania, Kerr Elementary focuses on developing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science while emphasizing social-emotional learning and character development.

The school prides itself on a collaborative culture that involves students, staff, and families in the educational process. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Kerr offers a variety of enrichment opportunities and resources designed to cater to diverse learning needs. With a strong emphasis on preparing students for middle school and beyond, the faculty at Kerr Elementary utilizes modern pedagogical strategies to encourage critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong passion for learning within a safe and inclusive setting.

426

Total Students

41.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kerr El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	287
Hispanic	21
Black	44
Asian	26
Two or More	47
Pacific Islander	1

White
287 (67.4%)
Two or More
47 (11.0%)
Black
44 (10.3%)
Asian
26 (6.1%)
Hispanic
21 (4.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Fox Chapel Area SD
Phone:	(412)781-4105
Website:	http://www.fcasd.edu/kerr
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
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 69

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 78