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Elementary· 56 schools in district

Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5

501 40th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15224Pittsburgh SD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
179
Students
Total enrolled
$37,601
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 162% vs nat'l
10.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 33% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 179 students in grades KG–05 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
162% above average funding
District spends $37,601 per pupil, 162% more than the national average of $14,347.
10.3 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5 is a small elementary in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving grades KG–05 with 179 students. The district invests $37,601 per student — 162% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5

179
Total Students
10.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
17
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution103 male · 76 female
58%
42%
Male 58%Female 42%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 179 students
Student Composition
35%
42%
19%
Asian1%
White35%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Black42%
Multiracial19%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 421917000255

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$37,601Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$37,601
State avg
$97,525
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$16,544
Student Support$7,144
Administration$4,512
Operations$5,640
Other$3,760
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $37,601 spent per student, an estimated $16,657 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
38%
52%
State government
38.2%
Local (property tax)
51.7%
Federal programs
10.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $37,601/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5Pittsburgh Faison K-5Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8
+14 more
↓
Middle
Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8Pittsburgh Classical 6-8Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8
↓
High School
Pittsburgh Allderdice HSPittsburgh Brashear HSPittsburgh CAPA 6-12Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
+5 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyAllegheny County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPittsburgh SD →
Phone: (412)529-8800
NCES ID: 421917000255
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.

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District School Rankings
Location
501 40th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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.