Pittsburgh Colfax K-8

2332 Beechwood Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15217

www.pghschools.org/

789 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 is a public school located in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, operating under the Pittsburgh Public Schools district. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is well-regarded for its diverse student body and its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic foundation. As a K-8 institution, it offers a consistent educational environment that allows students to build long-term relationships with faculty and peers, fostering a strong sense of community within the historic Squirrel Hill area.

The school emphasizes a balanced curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for student growth in arts and extracurricular activities. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and social-emotional development, Pittsburgh Colfax strives to prepare its students for the transition to high school. Its location on Beechwood Boulevard makes it a central hub for many families in the district, and the school remains an active participant in the broader Pittsburgh public education system, focusing on equity and personalized learning outcomes for its students.

789

Total Students

43.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Demographic	Student Count
White	391
Hispanic	59
Black	143
Asian	125
Two or More	66
Pacific Islander	5

White
391 (49.6%)
Black
143 (18.1%)
Asian
125 (15.8%)
Two or More
66 (8.4%)
Hispanic
59 (7.5%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.6%)

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)529-3525
Website:	http://www.pghschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	789
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
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 88

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 106

Grade 6 96

Grade 7 78

Grade 8 78