Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5

www.pghschools.org/

360 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5, located in the Beechview neighborhood of Pittsburgh, is a public elementary school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Pittsburgh Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational academic experience, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. By maintaining a K-5 structure, the school creates a consistent environment for young learners as they progress through their primary education years, emphasizing social-emotional development alongside traditional academic achievement.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Pittsburgh Beechwood places a strong value on community engagement and the partnership between home and school. The school typically offers various extracurricular opportunities and support services designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it serves as a central hub for the Beechview community, aiming to foster a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere that prepares students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

360

Total Students

28.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	146
Black	75
Asian	24
Two or More	30

Hispanic
146 (40.6%)
White
85 (23.6%)
Black
75 (20.8%)
Two or More
30 (8.3%)
Asian
24 (6.7%)

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)529-7390
Website:	http://www.pghschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
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

Pre-Kindergarten 48

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 56