Crafton Elementary School

Summary:

Crafton Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving 288 students in grades K-6 and part of the Carlynton School District.

Crafton Elementary consistently outperforms both the Carlynton School District and the state of Pennsylvania in standardized test scores, with 66.2% of students proficient or better in PSSA/Math compared to 41.6% for the district and 40.4% for the state. The school also excels in supporting specific student subgroups, ranking 125th out of 1,432 Pennsylvania elementary schools for low socioeconomic status students, 202nd out of 1,488 for female students, and 246th out of 1,229 for white students. Crafton's strong academic performance is likely due to its relatively high spending per student, ranging from $17,277 to $20,031 over the past four years, and low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.2 to 12.6 over the past three years.

Compared to nearby schools, Carnegie Elementary School, which is also part of the Carlynton School District, as well as Pittsburgh Whittier K-5, Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5, and Pittsburgh Langley K-8, Crafton Elementary significantly outperforms. The only nearby school that comes close to Crafton's performance is Fred L. Aiken Elementary School, which is part of the Keystone Oaks School District.


Detail:

Public K-6

 1874 Crafton Blvd
       Pittsburgh, PA  15205-3104


(412) 429-2500

District: Carlynton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
259th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,221 Help


Students who attend Crafton Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Carlynton Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  279

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.2%
Two or more races:
11.5%
African American:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Crafton Elementary School ranks better than 83% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.28. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.2%), two or more races (11.5%), African American (7.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Crafton Elementary School is 10.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Crafton Elementary School is $19,221.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Crafton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Crafton Elementary School 259th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Crafton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Carlynton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Carlynton School District 207th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Crafton Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Crafton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 56.48 659th 1302 49.4%
2004 48.79 804th 1308 38.5%
2005 38.44 958th 1299 26.3%
2006 59.87 713th 1545 53.9%
2007 64.81 613th 1555 60.6%
2008 72.54 412th 1551 73.4%
2009 81.11 172nd 1549 88.9%
2010 70.65 484th 1579 69.3%
2011 76.66 289th 1597 81.9%
2012 78.04 277th 1599 82.7%
2013 71.49 457th 1519 69.9%
2014 70.86 485th 1467 66.9%
2016 69.47 531st 1554 65.8%
2017 66.05 594th 1547 61.6%
2018 58.77 752nd 1530 50.8%
2019 60.02 725th 1544 53.0%
2021 65.86 518th 1433 63.9%
2022 61.25 657th 1534 57.2%
2023 72.51 442nd 1534 71.2%
2024 81.28 259th 1526 83.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Crafton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.29 175th 1414 87.6%
2024 84.35 125th 1432 91.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Crafton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 83.12 202nd 1488 86.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Crafton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 75.69 347th 1495 76.8%
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Rank History for White students at Crafton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.92 391st 1236 68.4%
2024 76.68 246th 1229 80.0%
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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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Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Open Quote This is a hidden gem in the heart of a small community. A high-achieving neighborhood school, Crafton Elementary has wonderful teachers and a staff that really connects with the students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Crafton Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 441 7 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1989 489 9 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1990 460 6 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1991 467 10 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1992 460 6 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1993 474 8 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1994 457 7 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1995 442 5 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1996 442 5 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1997 449 10 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1998 448 17 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1999 427 17 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2000 388 16 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2001 370 10 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2002 329 22 6 3 4 n/a n/a 0 364
2003 329 22 6 3 4 n/a n/a 0 364
2004 315 37 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2005 278 53 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2006 295 44 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2007 322 46 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2008 322 45 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2009 304 35 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2010 317 38 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 367
2011 308 41 3 6 0 0 0 0 358
2012 308 27 2 6 0 0 2 0 345
2013 304 26 3 6 0 0 13 0 352
2014 288 29 2 5 0 0 15 0 339
2015 266 27 0 5 0 0 24 0 322
2016 266 30 0 7 0 0 31 0 334
2017 265 28 1 11 0 0 40 0 345
2018 257 26 2 12 0 0 45 0 342
2019 244 26 3 11 0 0 50 0 334
2020 257 24 4 10 0 0 50 0 345
2021 241 21 3 10 0 0 44 0 319
2022 244 26 3 13 0 0 37 0 323
2023 214 24 5 11 0 0 34 0 288
2024 207 20 3 17 0 0 32 0 279

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 Crafton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 454 25.5 17.8 n/a
1989 500 24.5 20.4 n/a
1990 471 24.2 19.4 0
1991 480 23.7 20.2 n/a
1992 474 24.2 19.5 n/a
1993 485 24.0 20.2 n/a
1994 465 24.0 19.4 n/a
1995 450 25.0 18.0 n/a
1996 450 25.0 18.0 n/a
1997 462 25.0 18.5 n/a
1998 471 24.0 19.6 n/a
1999 451 27.0 16.7 n/a
2000 409 28.0 14.6 0
2001 392 26.0 15.1 0
2002 364 26.5 13.7 15.9
2003 364 26.5 13.7 15.9
2004 361 22.5 16.0 0
2005 335 25.5 13.1 17.3
2006 347 23.5 14.8 30
2007 377 23.5 16.0 31.3
2008 380 23.1 16.5 32.4
2009 349 24.8 14.0 32.1
2010 367 23.5 15.5 39
2011 358 22.4 15.9 40.2
2012 345 23.8 14.4 39.4
2013 352 23.8 14.7 39.8
2014 339 22.9 14.8 45.1
2015 322 23.0 14.0 42.5
2016 334 24.0 13.9 44
2017 345 24.5 14.0 47.5
2018 342 25.5 13.4 38.6
2019 334 25.4 13.1 44.9
2020 345 25.4 13.5 32.2
2021 319 26.0 12.2 33.9
2022 323 25.5 12.6 41.2
2023 288 25.5 11.2 100
2024 279 26.5 10.5 100

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 Crafton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 454 25.5 17.8 n/a
1989 500 24.5 20.4 n/a
1990 471 24.2 19.4 0
1991 480 23.7 20.2 n/a
1992 474 24.2 19.5 n/a
1993 485 24.0 20.2 n/a
1994 465 24.0 19.4 n/a
1995 450 25.0 18.0 n/a
1996 450 25.0 18.0 n/a
1997 462 25.0 18.5 n/a
1998 471 24.0 19.6 n/a
1999 451 27.0 16.7 n/a
2000 409 28.0 14.6 0
2001 392 26.0 15.1 0
2002 364 26.5 13.7 15.9
2003 364 26.5 13.7 15.9
2004 361 22.5 16.0 0
2005 335 25.5 13.1 17.3
2006 347 23.5 14.8 30
2007 377 23.5 16.0 31.3
2008 380 23.1 16.5 32.4
2009 349 24.8 14.0 32.1
2010 367 23.5 15.5 39
2011 358 22.4 15.9 40.2
2012 345 23.8 14.4 39.4
2013 352 23.8 14.7 39.8
2014 339 22.9 14.8 45.1
2015 322 23.0 14.0 42.5
2016 334 24.0 13.9 44
2017 345 24.5 14.0 47.5
2018 342 25.5 13.4 38.6
2019 334 25.4 13.1 44.9
2020 345 25.4 13.5 32.2
2021 319 26.0 12.2 33.9
2022 323 25.5 12.6 41.2
2023 288 25.5 11.2 100
2024 279 26.5 10.5 100

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 Crafton Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,243 (7.6%) $15,119 (92.4%) $16,362
2020 $1,244 (7.2%) $16,033 (92.8%) $17,277
2021 $1,839 (9.2%) $18,192 (90.8%) $20,031
2022 $1,421 (7.4%) $17,800 (92.6%) $19,220

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Crafton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 725th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 442nd of 1534 Elementary schools
 18.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Crafton Elementary School)66.678.6
 12%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Crafton Elementary School)84.480.9
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Crafton Elementary School)37.252.9
 15.7%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Crafton Elementary School)86.176.5
 9.6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Crafton Elementary School)69.860
 9.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Crafton Elementary School)2839.5
 11.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Crafton Elementary School)4762.8
 15.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Crafton Elementary School)54.348.6
 5.7%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Crafton Elementary School)80.475.6
 4.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Crafton Elementary School)46.255.1
 8.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Crafton Elementary School)86.176.5
 9.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Crafton Elementary School)7070.1
 0.1%
   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 Students334288
 13.8%
African American2624
 7.7%
American Indian00
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic1111
Pacific Islander00
White244214
 12.3%
Two or More Races5034
 32%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.9%100%
 55.1%


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

High : Carlynton Junior/Senior High School

Students at Crafton Elementary School are 74% White, 11% Two or more races, 7% African American, 6% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Crafton Elementary School ranks 259th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 279 students attended Crafton Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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