Pittsburgh Banksville K-5

www.pghschools.org/

322 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 is a neighborhood elementary school located in the Banksville area of Pittsburgh, operating as part of the Pittsburgh Public Schools district. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. Its curriculum is designed to provide a foundational education that prepares students for middle school while encouraging them to become active participants in their local community.

The school is known for its focus on inclusivity and personalized instruction, utilizing various resources within the Pittsburgh Public Schools system to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond the core academic subjects, Banksville K-5 often integrates opportunities for creative expression and enrichment activities to create a well-rounded school experience. By maintaining strong communication between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood, the school strives to cultivate a safe and collaborative atmosphere where every student is encouraged to succeed.

322

Total Students

25.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pittsburgh Banksville K-5
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	68
Black	51
Asian	106
Two or More	8

Asian
106 (32.9%)
White
89 (27.6%)
Hispanic
68 (21.1%)
Black
51 (15.8%)
Two or More
8 (2.5%)

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:	Pittsburgh SD
Phone:	(412)529-7400
Website:	http://www.pghschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	322
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
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 53

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 46