Avalon El Sch

252 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Avalon Elementary School, located at 721 California Ave in Pittsburgh, PA, is a primary educational institution serving the Northgate School District. The school provides a foundational academic environment for students in the Avalon borough and surrounding areas, focusing on core curriculum development, social-emotional learning, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills. As a community-centered school, it aims to foster a supportive atmosphere that encourages student engagement and collaboration between families and faculty.

The school is characterized by its commitment to the success of its diverse student body, often utilizing small class sizes and personalized instruction to help children reach their academic milestones. Beyond traditional academics, Avalon Elementary typically emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, incorporating extracurricular activities and school spirit initiatives to build a sense of belonging among its young learners. It remains a focal point for the local neighborhood, serving as a critical hub for childhood development within the Northgate community.

252

Total Students

25.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Avalon El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	155
Hispanic	5
Black	59
Asian	1
Two or More	30
American Indian	2

White
155 (61.5%)
Black
59 (23.4%)
Two or More
30 (11.9%)
Hispanic
5 (2.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.8%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Northgate SD
Phone:	(412)732-3300
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	252
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
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 37

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 30

Grade 6 29