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Hartwood Elementary School

Summary:

Hartwood Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving 412 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Fox Chapel Area School District, which is ranked 5 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hartwood Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Pennsylvania, with a statewide ranking of 20 out of 1,534 schools in the 2022-2023 school year. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, indicating exceptional academic performance. Hartwood's students outperform the state and district averages in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests for Math, Science, and English Language Arts, with proficiency rates of 86.5% in Math, 98.3% in Science, and 85.5% in English Language Arts. The school also ranks 1 out of 1,414 Pennsylvania elementary schools for its performance with low socioeconomic status (SES) students, demonstrating its effectiveness in supporting and educating students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools, Hartwood Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution. While Kerr Elementary School and OHara Elementary School also rank highly in the state, Hartwood consistently outperforms them in key metrics. Fairview Elementary School, another Fox Chapel Area School District school, is also a high-performing institution, but Hartwood's performance is still exceptional. Compared to schools outside the district, such as Tenth Street Elementary School and Hance Elementary School, Hartwood's academic excellence becomes even more apparent.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3730 Saxonburg Blvd
       Pittsburgh, PA  15238-1020

(412) 767-5396

District: Fox Chapel Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
20th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,363 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  412

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.5%
Two or more races:
6.6%
Asian:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hartwood Elementary School ranks better than 98.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Fox Chapel Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.23. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.5%), two or more races (6.6%), Asian (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hartwood Elementary School is 11.8, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Fox Chapel Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hartwood Elementary School is $22,363, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Fox Chapel Area School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hartwood Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hartwood Elementary School 20th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Hartwood Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
White students:


Fox Chapel Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fox Chapel Area School District 5th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hartwood Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hartwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 77.10 316th 1302 75.7%
2004 65.16 525th 1308 59.9%
2005 78.31 233rd 1299 82.1%
2006 78.69 260th 1545 83.2%
2007 81.89 182nd 1555 88.3%
2008 80.53 200th 1551 87.1%
2009 80.28 200th 1549 87.1%
2010 78.52 244th 1579 84.5%
2011 84.76 75th 1597 95.3%
2012 83.69 98th 1599 93.9%
2013 70.00 498th 1519 67.2%
2014 75.46 345th 1467 76.5%
2015 85.73 141st 1474 90.4%
2016 86.99 118th 1554 92.4%
2017 91.86 25th 1547 98.4%
2018 92.19 22nd 1530 98.6%
2019 92.31 23rd 1544 98.5%
2021 94.98 12th 1433 99.2%
2022 92.93 48th 1534 96.9%
2023 94.23 20th 1534 98.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hartwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 97.83 1st 1414 99.9%
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Rank History for White students at Hartwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.05 43rd 1236 96.5%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, September 25, 2021

Open Quote Excellent organization. Especially over the COVID-19. Kids had classes all year around virtual or in person. Thanks to all the staff! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hartwood Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 311 5 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1989 335 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1990 333 8 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1991 358 6 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1992 370 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1993 384 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1994 361 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1995 416 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1996 416 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1997 405 7 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1998 396 3 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1999 371 4 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 389
2000 378 2 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 391
2001 367 3 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2002 336 3 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 348
2003 336 3 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 348
2004 335 3 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2005 344 5 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2006 330 8 21 3 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2007 335 8 33 5 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2008 352 11 42 7 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2009 332 7 46 7 0 n/a n/a 1 393
2010 324 9 40 7 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2011 305 8 47 6 0 0 0 0 366
2012 289 7 40 10 0 0 4 0 350
2013 283 7 42 5 0 0 3 0 340
2014 275 2 39 7 0 0 2 0 325
2015 273 7 38 6 0 0 2 0 326
2016 280 9 35 6 0 0 2 0 332
2017 305 8 29 9 0 0 1 0 352
2018 320 7 34 8 0 0 0 0 369
2019 305 6 34 8 1 0 10 0 364
2020 299 9 28 15 1 0 15 0 367
2021 315 6 24 13 0 0 15 0 373
2022 325 9 29 13 0 0 21 0 397
2023 340 9 23 13 0 0 27 0 412

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 Hartwood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 321 22.9 14.0 n/a
1989 340 26.0 13.0 n/a
1990 349 27.1 12.8 0
1991 367 25.6 14.3 n/a
1992 374 31.8 11.7 n/a
1993 386 29.0 13.3 n/a
1994 363 25.5 14.2 n/a
1995 420 27.5 15.3 n/a
1996 420 27.5 15.3 n/a
1997 421 30.0 14.0 n/a
1998 408 30.0 13.6 n/a
1999 389 29.0 13.4 n/a
2000 391 30.0 13.0 13.8
2001 381 32.0 11.9 12.3
2002 348 32.7 10.6 11.8
2003 348 32.7 10.6 11.8
2004 347 32.5 10.7 13.3
2005 360 33.4 10.8 11.4
2006 362 32.4 11.2 12.7
2007 381 33.0 11.5 10.2
2008 412 37.4 11.0 13.3
2009 393 38.4 10.2 11.7
2010 380 39.0 9.7 13.2
2011 366 37.0 9.8 13.1
2012 350 35.7 9.7 18
2013 340 34.3 9.8 17.4
2014 325 29.3 11.0 13.8
2015 326 30.0 10.8 12
2016 332 31.0 10.7 9.9
2017 352 32.0 10.9 17.3
2018 369 34.4 10.7 18.7
2019 364 31.1 11.6 21.2
2020 367 33.1 11.0 23.7
2021 373 32.2 11.5 24.1
2022 397 32.7 12.1 25.4
2023 412 34.7 11.8 30.8

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 Hartwood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 321 22.9 14.0 n/a
1989 340 26.0 13.0 n/a
1990 349 27.1 12.8 0
1991 367 25.6 14.3 n/a
1992 374 31.8 11.7 n/a
1993 386 29.0 13.3 n/a
1994 363 25.5 14.2 n/a
1995 420 27.5 15.3 n/a
1996 420 27.5 15.3 n/a
1997 421 30.0 14.0 n/a
1998 408 30.0 13.6 n/a
1999 389 29.0 13.4 n/a
2000 391 30.0 13.0 13.8
2001 381 32.0 11.9 12.3
2002 348 32.7 10.6 11.8
2003 348 32.7 10.6 11.8
2004 347 32.5 10.7 13.3
2005 360 33.4 10.8 11.4
2006 362 32.4 11.2 12.7
2007 381 33.0 11.5 10.2
2008 412 37.4 11.0 13.3
2009 393 38.4 10.2 11.7
2010 380 39.0 9.7 13.2
2011 366 37.0 9.8 13.1
2012 350 35.7 9.7 18
2013 340 34.3 9.8 17.4
2014 325 29.3 11.0 13.8
2015 326 30.0 10.8 12
2016 332 31.0 10.7 9.9
2017 352 32.0 10.9 17.3
2018 369 34.4 10.7 18.7
2019 364 31.1 11.6 21.2
2020 367 33.1 11.0 23.7
2021 373 32.2 11.5 24.1
2022 397 32.7 12.1 25.4
2023 412 34.7 11.8 30.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hartwood Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $675 (3.0%) $21,558 (97.0%) $22,233
2020 $192 (0.8%) $22,834 (99.2%) $23,027
2021 $266 (1.2%) $22,210 (98.8%) $22,476
2022 $325 (1.5%) $22,038 (98.5%) $22,363

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hartwood 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 23rd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 20th of 1534 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Hartwood Elementary School)96.687.6
 9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hartwood Elementary School)96.682.8
 13.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Hartwood Elementary School)77.293.2
 16%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Hartwood Elementary School)94.898.3
 3.5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hartwood Elementary School)87.789.8
 2.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Hartwood Elementary School)83.680
 3.6%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hartwood Elementary School)89.684.2
 5.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Hartwood Elementary School)85.786.5
 0.8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Hartwood Elementary School)94.898.3
 3.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hartwood Elementary School)91.285.5
 5.7%
   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 Students364412
 13.2%
African American69
 50%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian3423
 32.4%
Hispanic813
 62.5%
Pacific Islander00
White305340
 11.5%
Two or More Races1027
 170%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.2%30.8%
 9.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hartwood Elementary School

Students at Hartwood Elementary School are 83% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 412 students attended Hartwood Elementary School.

Yes! Hartwood Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 20th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools.


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