Pittsburgh Phillips K-5

1901 Sarah St
Pittsburgh, PA 15203

www.pghschools.org/

233 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 is a neighborhood elementary school located in the South Side Flats of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the Pittsburgh Public Schools district. It is widely recognized for its strong commitment to community integration and its focus on fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development.

The school is particularly noted for its unique location and its effort to provide a well-rounded curriculum that includes core academic subjects alongside enrichment opportunities. By maintaining a smaller, community-focused setting, Pittsburgh Phillips strives to build close partnerships between teachers, students, and families. The school's mission centers on preparing its young students for future academic success while ensuring they feel a sense of belonging within the vibrant, historic South Side neighborhood.

233

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pittsburgh Phillips K-5
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	18
Black	103
Asian	2
Two or More	34

Black
103 (44.2%)
White
76 (32.6%)
Two or More
34 (14.6%)
Hispanic
18 (7.7%)
Asian
2 (0.9%)

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)529-5190
Website:	http://www.pghschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	233
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
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 45

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 38

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pittsburgh Phillips K-5
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	41
Grade 3	34
Grade 4	30
Grade 5	38

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pittsburgh Phillips K-5
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	114	48.9%
Male	119	51.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)