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Whitehall Elementary School

Summary:

Whitehall Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving 862 students in grades 2-5 and part of the Baldwin-Whitehall School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms state and district averages on standardized tests, with exceptional results in Math, Science, and English Language Arts.

Whitehall Elementary School stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Asian students (28.54%) compared to the district and state. The school's academic achievements are particularly noteworthy, with 62.4% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, 83.9% in PSSA Science, and 65% in PSSA English Language Arts - all significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's Asian and low-income students perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 10-15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools in these subgroups.

Whitehall Elementary School's consistent high performance is reflected in its 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, which it has maintained for most of the past decade. The school's ranking has fluctuated between 189 and 733 out of over 1,500 Pennsylvania elementary schools, but it has remained in the top 30%, outperforming nearby schools in the Baldwin-Whitehall School District, as well as schools in the Brentwood Borough and Keystone Oaks School Districts.


Detail:

Public 1-2

 4900 Curry Rd
       Pittsburgh, PA  15236-1817

(412) 885-7525

District: Baldwin-Whitehall School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,719 Help


Students who attend Whitehall Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Baldwin Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  721

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.3%
Asian:
28.7%
Two or more races:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Whitehall Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.69. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.3%), Asian (28.7%), two or more races (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Baldwin-Whitehall School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Whitehall Elementary School is 18, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Baldwin-Whitehall School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whitehall Elementary School is $12,719, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Baldwin-Whitehall School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Whitehall Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Baldwin-Whitehall School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Baldwin-Whitehall School District 307th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Whitehall Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Whitehall Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 53.17 703rd 1302 46.0%
2004 52.59 734th 1308 43.9%
2005 61.38 596th 1299 54.1%
2006 54.72 835th 1545 46.0%
2007 58.29 779th 1555 49.9%
2008 70.65 461st 1551 70.3%
2009 65.74 598th 1549 61.4%
2010 62.19 717th 1579 54.6%
2011 70.83 479th 1597 70.0%
2012 63.78 733rd 1599 54.2%
2013 74.16 395th 1519 74.0%
2014 81.17 189th 1467 87.1%
2016 82.29 234th 1554 84.9%
2017 78.27 321st 1547 79.3%
2018 80.55 269th 1530 82.4%
2019 74.40 416th 1544 73.1%
2021 67.95 475th 1433 66.9%
2022 75.31 376th 1534 75.5%
2023 73.69 414th 1534 73.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Whitehall Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.77 36th 196 81.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Whitehall Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.16 113th 1414 92.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Whitehall Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.97 383rd 1043 63.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Whitehall Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.61 133rd 160 16.9%
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Rank History for White students at Whitehall Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.81 437th 1236 64.6%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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by a citizen
Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Open Quote The morning teachers standing outside waiting for the students to be dropped off by parents are too busy playing with there phones to help the students out of the cars if there in need of help. I feel the morning drop off system of driving around the parking lot and the students having to jump out before the next car in line pushes you forward is ridiculous. I've had teachers give
me an attitude because we're holding up the line. There has to be a more efficient way about dropping the kids off. Very disappointed. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Whitehall Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 751 5 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 763
1989 753 3 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 762
1990 744 4 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 753
1991 806 5 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 815
1992 847 5 8 8 0 n/a n/a 0 868
1993 891 14 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 917
1994 932 23 11 2 2 n/a n/a 0 970
1995 644 21 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 673
1996 644 21 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 673
1997 599 21 6 3 3 n/a n/a 0 632
1998 598 31 4 0 2 n/a n/a 0 635
1999 598 37 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 641
2000 556 27 5 1 2 n/a n/a 0 591
2001 534 37 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 577
2002 492 72 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 572
2003 492 72 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 572
2004 500 78 2 5 3 n/a n/a 0 588
2005 496 79 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 586
2006 450 76 4 2 2 n/a n/a 0 534
2007 456 59 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 523
2008 423 49 4 4 0 n/a n/a 17 497
2009 421 40 5 4 0 n/a n/a 19 489
2010 574 65 8 8 0 n/a n/a 29 684
2011 611 64 15 15 1 0 29 0 735
2012 605 58 31 15 2 0 30 0 741
2013 617 39 35 14 2 0 38 0 745
2014 595 36 32 7 0 0 28 0 698
2015 576 40 39 9 1 0 36 0 701
2016 556 37 62 9 0 0 34 0 698
2017 524 49 84 18 0 0 32 0 707
2018 539 39 120 14 0 1 31 0 744
2019 527 37 134 12 0 0 30 0 740
2020 537 37 171 22 0 1 31 0 799
2021 503 38 208 18 0 2 37 0 806
2022 492 44 234 20 0 1 35 0 826
2023 519 45 246 17 1 1 33 0 862
2024 399 46 207 20 0 2 47 0 721

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Whitehall Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 763 39.4 19.3 n/a
1989 762 45.6 16.7 n/a
1990 753 45.7 16.4 0
1991 815 43.8 18.6 n/a
1992 868 45.1 19.2 n/a
1993 917 46.0 19.9 n/a
1994 970 51.0 19.0 n/a
1995 673 43.0 15.7 n/a
1996 673 43.0 15.7 n/a
1997 632 37.0 17.1 n/a
1998 635 36.5 17.4 n/a
1999 641 37.5 17.1 n/a
2000 591 36.5 16.2 15.7
2001 577 33.5 17.2 17.2
2002 572 37.4 15.3 25
2003 572 37.4 15.3 25
2004 588 37.8 15.6 22.8
2005 586 41.7 14.1 24.4
2006 534 39.6 13.5 30.7
2007 523 33.5 15.6 26.8
2008 497 28.4 17.5 31
2009 489 29.0 16.8 32.3
2010 684 36.3 18.8 31.9
2011 735 43.8 16.7 31.4
2012 741 45.6 16.2 27.3
2013 745 44.7 16.6 29
2014 698 45.4 15.3 31.4
2015 701 45.0 15.5 34.5
2016 698 40.0 17.4 37.5
2017 707 39.6 17.8 41.7
2018 744 42.0 17.6 41.3
2019 740 41.8 17.6 39.7
2020 799 42.6 18.7 39.3
2021 806 44.5 18.1 41.1
2022 826 46.5 17.7 42.5
2023 862 47.0 18.3 48.7
2024 721 40.0 18.0 56.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Whitehall Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 763 39.4 19.3 n/a
1989 762 45.6 16.7 n/a
1990 753 45.7 16.4 0
1991 815 43.8 18.6 n/a
1992 868 45.1 19.2 n/a
1993 917 46.0 19.9 n/a
1994 970 51.0 19.0 n/a
1995 673 43.0 15.7 n/a
1996 673 43.0 15.7 n/a
1997 632 37.0 17.1 n/a
1998 635 36.5 17.4 n/a
1999 641 37.5 17.1 n/a
2000 591 36.5 16.2 15.7
2001 577 33.5 17.2 17.2
2002 572 37.4 15.3 25
2003 572 37.4 15.3 25
2004 588 37.8 15.6 22.8
2005 586 41.7 14.1 24.4
2006 534 39.6 13.5 30.7
2007 523 33.5 15.6 26.8
2008 497 28.4 17.5 31
2009 489 29.0 16.8 32.3
2010 684 36.3 18.8 31.9
2011 735 43.8 16.7 31.4
2012 741 45.6 16.2 27.3
2013 745 44.7 16.6 29
2014 698 45.4 15.3 31.4
2015 701 45.0 15.5 34.5
2016 698 40.0 17.4 37.5
2017 707 39.6 17.8 41.7
2018 744 42.0 17.6 41.3
2019 740 41.8 17.6 39.7
2020 799 42.6 18.7 39.3
2021 806 44.5 18.1 41.1
2022 826 46.5 17.7 42.5
2023 862 47.0 18.3 48.7
2024 721 40.0 18.0 56.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Whitehall Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $303 (2.6%) $11,172 (97.4%) $11,475
2020 $218 (1.7%) $12,583 (98.3%) $12,801
2021 $351 (2.9%) $11,825 (97.1%) $12,176
2022 $603 (4.7%) $12,116 (95.3%) $12,719

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Whitehall Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 416th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 414th of 1534 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Whitehall Elementary School)69.561.6
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Whitehall Elementary School)6959.2
 9.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Whitehall Elementary School)60.869.9
 9.1%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Whitehall Elementary School)89.983.9
 6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Whitehall Elementary School)75.766.7
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Whitehall Elementary School)61.954.6
 7.3%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Whitehall Elementary School)7769.2
 7.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Whitehall Elementary School)64.362.4
 1.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Whitehall Elementary School)89.983.9
 6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Whitehall Elementary School)73.665
 8.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students740862
 16.5%
African American3745
 21.6%
American Indian01
Asian134246
 83.6%
Hispanic1217
 41.7%
Pacific Islander01
White527519
 1.5%
Two or More Races3033
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.7%48.7%
 9%

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Students who attend Whitehall Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Baldwin Senior High School

Students at Whitehall Elementary School are 55% White, 29% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 6% African American, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 721 students attended Whitehall Elementary School.


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