O'Block El Sch

201 Center New Texas Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15239

512 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Center Elementary School is a public school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Plum Borough School District. Situated at 201 Center New Texas Road, the school focuses on providing foundational education for children in the primary grade levels. It is recognized as a key part of the local community, emphasizing academic development, social growth, and a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of young learners.

As part of the Plum Borough School District, Center Elementary benefits from the resources and curriculum standards established by the district to prepare students for their future academic careers. The school environment typically prioritizes building strong literacy and mathematical skills while fostering personal responsibility. By maintaining close ties with the surrounding community, the school aims to create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages both parent involvement and student engagement in a structured, safe educational setting.

512

Total Students

35.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for O'Block El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	391
Hispanic	20
Black	54
Asian	19
Two or More	28

White
391 (76.4%)
Black
54 (10.5%)
Two or More
28 (5.5%)
Hispanic
20 (3.9%)
Asian
19 (3.7%)

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:	Plum Borough SD
Phone:	(412)795-4420
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	512
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 100

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 105