Fred L Aiken Elementary School

Summary:

Fred L Aiken Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that serves 228 students from kindergarten to 5th grade, and is part of the Keystone Oaks School District. This school consistently outperforms both the district and the state of Pennsylvania in academic achievement, ranking among the top 10% of elementary schools in the state.

Fred L Aiken Elementary School's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 76.3% of students proficient or better in PSSA/Math, compared to 58.8% for the district and 40.4% for the state. The school has maintained a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, indicating sustained excellence. Interestingly, the school's success does not appear to be solely dependent on the socioeconomic status of its student population, as it has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients.

When compared to nearby schools, Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 and Pittsburgh Langley K-8, which are part of the Pittsburgh School District, lag significantly behind Fred L Aiken Elementary School in academic achievement. Meanwhile, Dormont Elementary School, which is also part of the Keystone Oaks School District, performs well but not to the same degree as Fred L Aiken. This suggests that Fred L Aiken Elementary School has established a strong educational model and culture that supports student success.


Detail:

Public K-5

 881 Greentree Rd
       Pittsburgh, PA  15220-3429


(412) 921-9166

District: Keystone Oaks School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
135th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,298 Help


Students who attend Fred L Aiken Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Keystone Oaks Middle School
High:    Keystone Oaks High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  253

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.0%
Asian:
12.3%
African American:
4.7%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.2% Help


 See top rated Pennsylvania elementary schools

 Compare Fred L Aiken Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Fred L Aiken Elementary School ranks better than 91.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Keystone Oaks School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.95. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Fred L Aiken Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Keystone Oaks School District. Racial makeup is: White (81%), Asian (12.3%), African American (4.7%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 31.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Keystone Oaks School District. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fred L Aiken Elementary School is 11.5. 1 elementary schools in the Keystone Oaks School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
Help
Compare Fred L Aiken Elementary School employs 21.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fred L Aiken Elementary School is $19,298, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Keystone Oaks School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fred L Aiken Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fred L Aiken Elementary School 135th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Fred L Aiken Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Female students:
Male students:
White students:


Keystone Oaks School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Keystone Oaks School District 81st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Fred L Aiken Elementary School?

Rank History for Fred L Aiken Elementary School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Fred L Aiken Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 70.70 417th 1302 68.0%
2004 76.86 305th 1308 76.7%
2005 75.91 288th 1299 77.8%
2006 62.03 670th 1545 56.6%
2007 68.83 512th 1555 67.1%
2008 87.16 42nd 1551 97.3%
2009 88.06 16th 1549 99.0%
2010 89.91 5th 1579 99.7%
2011 87.47 25th 1597 98.4%
2012 85.18 53rd 1599 96.7%
2013 81.00 197th 1519 87.0%
2014 77.23 302nd 1467 79.4%
2016 72.82 439th 1554 71.8%
2017 73.75 413th 1547 73.3%
2018 81.74 247th 1530 83.9%
2019 82.56 224th 1544 85.5%
2021 79.59 269th 1433 81.2%
2022 88.39 125th 1534 91.9%
2023 84.79 195th 1534 87.3%
2024 87.95 135th 1526 91.2%
See the entire list of Pennsylvania Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Female students at Fred L Aiken Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 82.29 222nd 1488 85.1%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Fred L Aiken Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 89.21 93rd 1495 93.8%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for White students at Fred L Aiken Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.75 190th 1236 84.6%
2024 88.46 73rd 1229 94.1%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Elementary Schools for White Students!

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.

Fred L Aiken Elementary School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 






Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)
100%

0%

0%

0%

0%

  

Reviews:
Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Open Quote Not only are our children receiving a great education the school is a huge assest to the community. Close Quote


Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Monday, March 15, 2010

Open Quote Aiken is a wonderful,old fashioned, neighborhood school. The Green Tree Community which surrounds it, embraces it. It's sickening that the KO School District is thinking of closing down such a wonderful asset. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Fred L Aiken Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 241 5 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1989 239 7 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1990 241 4 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1991 248 3 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1992 222 1 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1993 228 3 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 235
1994 227 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1995 225 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 231
1996 225 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 231
1997 213 2 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 222
1998 217 3 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 224
1999 233 5 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 242
2000 220 4 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 230
2001 228 4 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 238
2002 187 4 13 1 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2003 187 4 13 1 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2004 192 6 18 0 0 n/a n/a 0 216
2005 191 3 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 202
2006 193 5 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 213
2007 192 4 8 6 1 n/a n/a 0 211
2008 197 3 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 209
2009 185 5 6 5 0 n/a n/a 1 202
2010 169 5 9 7 0 n/a n/a 1 191
2011 170 2 11 11 0 0 2 0 196
2012 162 4 11 9 0 0 5 0 191
2013 151 7 13 7 0 0 6 0 184
2014 148 10 13 7 0 0 7 0 185
2015 143 9 10 7 0 0 6 0 175
2016 139 8 17 6 0 0 8 0 178
2017 150 12 20 7 0 0 16 0 205
2018 142 11 18 7 0 0 12 0 190
2019 171 9 22 9 0 0 10 0 221
2020 159 5 22 8 0 0 30 0 224
2021 173 10 20 6 0 0 6 0 215
2022 186 14 15 1 0 0 6 0 222
2023 186 12 25 1 0 0 4 0 228
2024 205 12 31 3 0 0 2 0 253

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 Fred L Aiken Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 256 13.9 18.4 n/a
1989 252 14.0 18.0 n/a
1990 254 13.2 19.2 0
1991 256 13.0 19.6 n/a
1992 228 13.6 16.7 n/a
1993 235 13.0 18.1 n/a
1994 232 14.0 16.6 n/a
1995 231 16.0 14.4 n/a
1996 231 16.0 14.4 n/a
1997 222 15.0 14.8 n/a
1998 224 16.0 14.0 n/a
1999 242 16.0 15.1 n/a
2000 230 16.0 14.4 7.4
2001 238 16.0 14.9 9.2
2002 205 16.1 12.7 11.7
2003 205 16.1 12.7 11.7
2004 216 15.7 13.8 12.5
2005 202 13.1 15.4 11.9
2006 213 14.4 14.8 8.9
2007 211 15.9 13.3 10
2008 209 16.4 12.7 12
2009 202 16.8 12.0 12.9
2010 191 17.1 11.1 13.7
2011 196 16.1 12.1 15.3
2012 191 13.8 13.7 14.7
2013 184 13.4 13.6 20.7
2014 185 13.8 13.4 16.2
2015 175 15.0 11.6 21.7
2016 178 17.0 10.4 27.5
2017 205 17.8 11.4 22
2018 190 17.4 10.8 24.2
2019 221 19.9 11.0 18.6
2020 224 20.7 10.8 18.3
2021 215 20.1 10.6 17.7
2022 222 21.1 10.5 21.2
2023 228 19.8 11.5 27.2
2024 253 21.9 11.5 31.2

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 Fred L Aiken Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 256 13.9 18.4 n/a
1989 252 14.0 18.0 n/a
1990 254 13.2 19.2 0
1991 256 13.0 19.6 n/a
1992 228 13.6 16.7 n/a
1993 235 13.0 18.1 n/a
1994 232 14.0 16.6 n/a
1995 231 16.0 14.4 n/a
1996 231 16.0 14.4 n/a
1997 222 15.0 14.8 n/a
1998 224 16.0 14.0 n/a
1999 242 16.0 15.1 n/a
2000 230 16.0 14.4 7.4
2001 238 16.0 14.9 9.2
2002 205 16.1 12.7 11.7
2003 205 16.1 12.7 11.7
2004 216 15.7 13.8 12.5
2005 202 13.1 15.4 11.9
2006 213 14.4 14.8 8.9
2007 211 15.9 13.3 10
2008 209 16.4 12.7 12
2009 202 16.8 12.0 12.9
2010 191 17.1 11.1 13.7
2011 196 16.1 12.1 15.3
2012 191 13.8 13.7 14.7
2013 184 13.4 13.6 20.7
2014 185 13.8 13.4 16.2
2015 175 15.0 11.6 21.7
2016 178 17.0 10.4 27.5
2017 205 17.8 11.4 22
2018 190 17.4 10.8 24.2
2019 221 19.9 11.0 18.6
2020 224 20.7 10.8 18.3
2021 215 20.1 10.6 17.7
2022 222 21.1 10.5 21.2
2023 228 19.8 11.5 27.2
2024 253 21.9 11.5 31.2

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 Fred L Aiken Elementary School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $16,643 (100.0%) $16,643
2020 $235 (1.4%) $16,663 (98.6%) $16,898
2021 $696 (3.8%) $17,861 (96.2%) $18,557
2022 $432 (2.2%) $18,867 (97.8%) $19,298

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fred L Aiken 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 224th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 195th of 1534 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Fred L Aiken Elementary School)79.469
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fred L Aiken Elementary School)76.475.9
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Fred L Aiken Elementary School)74.262
 12.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Fred L Aiken Elementary School)93.590
 3.5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fred L Aiken Elementary School)80.682.3
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Fred L Aiken Elementary School)76.677.8
 1.2%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fred L Aiken Elementary School)7077.8
 7.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Fred L Aiken Elementary School)76.867.9
 8.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Fred L Aiken Elementary School)93.590
 3.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Fred L Aiken Elementary School)75.879.4
 3.6%
   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 Students221228
 3.2%
African American912
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian2225
 13.6%
Hispanic91
 88.9%
Pacific Islander00
White171186
 8.8%
Two or More Races104
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.6%27.2%
 8.6%


Schools Near Fred L Aiken Elementary School









Frequently Asked Questions about Fred L Aiken Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 253 students attended Fred L Aiken Elementary School.

Students who attend Fred L Aiken Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Keystone Oaks Middle School
High : Keystone Oaks High School

Students at Fred L Aiken Elementary School are 81% White, 12% Asian, 5% African American, 1% Hispanic.

Yes. Fred L Aiken Elementary School ranks in the top 8.8% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.


Rate Fred L Aiken Elementary School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Fred L Aiken Elementary School!




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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 137 milliseconds.