Pittsburgh Liberty K-5

www.pghschools.org/

206 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Pittsburgh Liberty K-5 is a public elementary school located in the Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As part of the Pittsburgh Public Schools district, the school serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade. It is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering a supportive community atmosphere within a historic urban setting.

The school places a strong emphasis on academic growth, social-emotional learning, and inclusive education. Beyond the standard curriculum, Liberty K-5 often integrates arts and enrichment programs to encourage student creativity and engagement. With its central location on Filbert Street, the school serves as a neighborhood hub, prioritizing collaboration between parents, teachers, and the surrounding community to ensure students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school.

206

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pittsburgh Liberty K-5
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	12
Black	141
Asian	3
Two or More	21

Black
141 (68.4%)
White
29 (14.1%)
Two or More
21 (10.2%)
Hispanic
12 (5.8%)
Asian
3 (1.5%)

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)529-8450
Website:	http://www.pghschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	206
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
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 41

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pittsburgh Liberty K-5
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	36
Grade 2	30
Grade 3	24
Grade 4	39
Grade 5	36

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pittsburgh Liberty K-5
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	98	47.6%
Male	108	52.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)