Pittsburgh King K-8

50 Montgomery Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

www.pghschools.org/

368 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Pittsburgh King K-8, located in the historic Mexican War Streets neighborhood of the North Side, is a PreK-8 school within the Pittsburgh Public Schools district. The school serves a diverse student body and is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation that prepares students for the transition to high school. By operating as a K-8 institution, the school aims to create a consistent and stable learning environment where students can build strong relationships with faculty and staff throughout their formative years.

Academically, the school focuses on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology and extracurricular opportunities to enrich the student experience. The school emphasizes community involvement and maintains a partnership-oriented culture, working to foster a supportive climate for families. For specific updates on programming, bell schedules, and current academic initiatives, the district’s official website remains the primary resource for parents and community members.

368

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pittsburgh King K-8
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	19
Black	316
Asian	1
Two or More	21
Pacific Islander	1

Black
316 (85.9%)
Two or More
21 (5.7%)
Hispanic
19 (5.2%)
White
10 (2.7%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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)529-4160
Website:	http://www.pghschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	368
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
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

Pre-Kindergarten 39

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 24

Grade 6 35

Grade 7 37

Grade 8 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pittsburgh King K-8
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	34
Grade 3	39
Grade 4	37
Grade 5	24
Grade 6	35
Grade 7	37
Grade 8	36

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pittsburgh King K-8
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	168	45.7%
Male	200	54.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)