Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5

www.pps.k12.pa.us/westliberty/site/default.asp

168 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 is a public elementary school located in the Brookline neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Pittsburgh Public Schools district, the school emphasizes a foundational academic experience, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is known for its commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment that prioritizes student growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement.

The school’s mission centers on preparing students for middle school success by providing a structured yet supportive learning environment. In addition to standard classroom instruction, West Liberty integrates technology into its curriculum and offers various school activities that foster a sense of belonging among its diverse student body. By focusing on individualized instruction and strong parent-teacher partnerships, Pittsburgh West Liberty strives to ensure that every student reaches their full academic potential while developing the character traits necessary for lifelong learning.

168

Total Students

16.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5
Demographic	Student Count
White	97
Hispanic	8
Black	31
Asian	6
Two or More	26

White
97 (57.7%)
Black
31 (18.5%)
Two or More
26 (15.5%)
Hispanic
8 (4.8%)
Asian
6 (3.6%)

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)529-7420
Website:	http://www.pps.k12.pa.us/westliberty/site/default.asp
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	168
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.2
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 43

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 16