Pittsburgh Banksville K-5

Summary:

Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 is an elementary school serving 263 students in grades K-5 in the diverse Banksville neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. While the school has a racially diverse student population, it faces significant challenges in academic performance, socioeconomic status, and declining enrollment.

Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with only 27.7% of students proficient or better in Math and 42.9% in English Language Arts on the latest PSSA assessments. This is well below the state and Pittsburgh School District averages. The school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, likely contributes to these academic struggles. However, the school does perform relatively well in serving its English Language Learner population, ranking 57th out of 196 Pennsylvania elementary schools.

When compared to nearby schools in the Pittsburgh School District, such as Pittsburgh Westwood K-5 and Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5, Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 generally underperforms academically. The gap is even more pronounced when compared to higher-performing schools in the Mt. Lebanon and Keystone Oaks school districts, such as Washington Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, and Fred L. Aiken Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1001 Carnahan Rd
       Pittsburgh, PA  15216-2901


(412) 529-7400

District: Pittsburgh School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1119th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $26,664 Help


Students who attend Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 usually attend:

Middle:    Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8
    Pittsburgh Classical 6-8
    Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8
High:    Pittsburgh Brashear High School
    Pittsburgh Carrick High School
    Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
    Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy 6-12

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  263

Racial breakdown:

White:
33.1%
Asian:
25.1%
Hispanic:
18.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 ranks worse than 72.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 17th among 34 ranked elementary schools in the Pittsburgh School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.96. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (33.1%), Asian (25.1%), Hispanic (18.6%). (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 Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 is 11.9. 23 elementary schools in the Pittsburgh School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 is $26,664, which is the 9th highest among 34 elementary schools in the Pittsburgh School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pittsburgh Banksville K-5:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 1119th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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Pittsburgh School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsburgh School District 461st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pittsburgh Banksville K-5

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Rank History for all students at Pittsburgh Banksville K-5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 70.25 428th 1302 67.1%
2004 22.24 1075th 1308 17.8%
2005 70.92 383rd 1299 70.5%
2006 51.87 919th 1545 40.5%
2007 46.46 1026th 1555 34.0%
2008 32.10 1246th 1551 19.7%
2009 40.50 1146th 1549 26.0%
2010 36.59 1224th 1579 22.5%
2011 56.40 882nd 1597 44.8%
2012 52.19 1012th 1599 36.7%
2013 34.54 1170th 1519 23.0%
2014 35.89 1115th 1467 24.0%
2015 45.24 936th 1474 36.5%
2016 41.04 1060th 1554 31.8%
2017 39.81 1075th 1547 30.5%
2018 29.27 1161st 1530 24.1%
2019 36.54 1097th 1544 29.0%
2021 12.42 1227th 1433 14.4%
2022 23.92 1180th 1534 23.1%
2023 30.96 1119th 1534 27.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pittsburgh Banksville K-5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.75 57th 196 70.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pittsburgh Banksville K-5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.69 1031st 1414 27.1%
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Rank History for White students at Pittsburgh Banksville K-5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.30 942nd 1236 23.8%
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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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Enrollment information for Pittsburgh Banksville K-5

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 176 33 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1999 183 31 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 220
2000 195 34 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 241
2001 192 41 21 1 1 n/a n/a 0 256
2002 184 40 10 0 2 n/a n/a 0 236
2003 184 40 10 0 2 n/a n/a 0 236
2004 189 34 10 0 1 n/a n/a 0 234
2005 160 36 8 3 1 n/a n/a 0 208
2006 177 42 10 1 1 n/a n/a 0 231
2007 178 57 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 242
2008 155 21 1 3 3 n/a n/a 25 208
2009 156 28 6 2 1 n/a n/a 31 224
2010 166 39 12 5 0 n/a n/a 37 259
2011 189 52 23 2 0 0 37 0 303
2012 155 43 33 6 0 1 24 0 262
2013 154 49 45 16 0 1 20 0 285
2014 147 35 53 20 0 0 13 0 268
2015 129 27 49 19 0 0 16 0 240
2016 135 34 60 21 0 2 13 0 265
2017 147 41 57 29 0 2 14 0 290
2018 145 57 71 37 0 0 17 0 327
2019 129 51 61 33 0 1 15 0 290
2020 113 48 71 29 0 1 15 0 277
2021 94 40 65 29 0 0 17 0 245
2022 92 46 52 48 0 0 14 0 252
2023 87 48 66 49 0 0 13 0 263

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 Pittsburgh Banksville K-5

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 212 12.6 16.8 n/a
1999 220 13.5 16.3 n/a
2000 241 13.5 17.9 38.6
2001 256 15.5 16.5 37.1
2002 236 14.1 16.7 35.6
2003 236 14.1 16.7 35.6
2004 234 14.7 15.9 40.6
2005 208 14.8 14.1 40.4
2006 231 17.2 13.4 39
2007 242 19.0 12.7 45.9
2008 208 18.0 11.6 59.6
2009 224 15.5 14.5 71.5
2010 259 15.5 16.7 77.9
2011 303 19.9 15.2 50.5
2012 262 18.9 13.8 51.1
2013 285 21.0 13.5 61.4
2014 268 19.5 13.7 68.7
2015 240 20.0 12.0 56.7
2016 265 20.0 13.2 40.8
2017 290 22.5 12.8 59.3
2018 327 27.0 12.0 65.1
2019 290 26.8 10.8 100
2020 277 25.5 10.8 100
2021 245 25.0 9.7 100
2022 252 24.5 10.2 98.8
2023 263 22.0 11.9 100

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 Pittsburgh Banksville K-5

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 212 12.6 16.8 n/a
1999 220 13.5 16.3 n/a
2000 241 13.5 17.9 38.6
2001 256 15.5 16.5 37.1
2002 236 14.1 16.7 35.6
2003 236 14.1 16.7 35.6
2004 234 14.7 15.9 40.6
2005 208 14.8 14.1 40.4
2006 231 17.2 13.4 39
2007 242 19.0 12.7 45.9
2008 208 18.0 11.6 59.6
2009 224 15.5 14.5 71.5
2010 259 15.5 16.7 77.9
2011 303 19.9 15.2 50.5
2012 262 18.9 13.8 51.1
2013 285 21.0 13.5 61.4
2014 268 19.5 13.7 68.7
2015 240 20.0 12.0 56.7
2016 265 20.0 13.2 40.8
2017 290 22.5 12.8 59.3
2018 327 27.0 12.0 65.1
2019 290 26.8 10.8 100
2020 277 25.5 10.8 100
2021 245 25.0 9.7 100
2022 252 24.5 10.2 98.8
2023 263 22.0 11.9 100

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 Pittsburgh Banksville K-5

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,793 (8.6%) $19,005 (91.4%) $20,798
2020 $2,052 (9.4%) $19,728 (90.6%) $21,780
2021 $1,946 (7.3%) $24,630 (92.7%) $26,576
2022 $3,430 (12.9%) $23,234 (87.1%) $26,664

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pittsburgh Banksville K-5

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 1097th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1119th of 1534 Elementary schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Pittsburgh Banksville K-5)56.150
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Banksville K-5)53.646.9
 6.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Pittsburgh Banksville K-5)32.424.3
 8.1%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Pittsburgh Banksville K-5)75.666.7
 8.9%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Banksville K-5)6546.9
 18.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Pittsburgh Banksville K-5)2011.6
 8.4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Banksville K-5)35.536.6
 1.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Pittsburgh Banksville K-5)3827.7
 10.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Pittsburgh Banksville K-5)75.666.7
 8.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Banksville K-5)52.742.9
 9.8%
   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 Students290263
 9.3%
African American5148
 5.9%
American Indian00
Asian6166
 8.2%
Hispanic3349
 48.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White12987
 32.6%
Two or More Races1513
 13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students at Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 are 33% White, 25% Asian, 19% Hispanic, 18% African American, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 263 students attended Pittsburgh Banksville K-5.

Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 ranks 1119th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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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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