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Elementary· 11 schools in district

McKnight El Sch

500 Cumberland Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237North Allegheny SD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
798
Students
Total enrolled
$20,928
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 46% vs nat'l
13.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 9% vs nat'l
52/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 798 students in grades KG–05 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
46% above average funding
District spends $20,928 per pupil, 46% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 52th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

McKnight El Sch is a large elementary in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving grades KG–05 with 798 students. The district invests $20,928 per student — 46% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 16% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at McKnight El Sch

798
Total Students
13.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
16%
Free Lunch
57
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution425 male · 373 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility16%
National avg 52% · 128 students
Student Composition
83%
Asian7%
White83%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Black2%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 421701000268

Academic Outcomes at McKnight El Sch

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
52
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 52th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 85th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 15237

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,928Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$20,928
State avg
$97,525
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,208
Student Support$3,976
Administration$2,511
Operations$3,139
Other$2,093
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $20,928 spent per student, an estimated $9,271 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
21%
76%
State government
20.6%
Local (property tax)
76.1%
Federal programs
3.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $20,928/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 16% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Marshall El SchFranklin El SchPeebles El SchBradford Woods El Sch
+2 more
↓
Middle
Marshall MSCarson MSIngomar MS
↓
High School
North Allegheny HS
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyAllegheny County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNorth Allegheny SD →
Phone: (412)635-4105
NCES ID: 421701000268
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Pittsburgh seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in North Allegheny SD
High
North Allegheny HS
2,666 students · 09–12
8% FRL
Mid
Marshall MS
793 students · 06–08
5% FRL
Elem
Marshall El Sch
768 students · KG–05
7% FRL
Elem
Franklin El Sch
737 students · KG–05
● 63 opp4% FRL
Mid
Carson MS
655 students · 06–08
● 52 opp16% FRL
Mid
Ingomar MS
572 students · 06–08
● 52 opp6% FRL
Elem
Peebles El Sch
398 students · KG–05
● 52 opp12% FRL
Elem
Bradford Woods El Sch
357 students · KG–05
● 68 opp8% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
500 Cumberland Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.