Pittsburgh Weil K-5

Summary:

Pittsburgh Weil K-5 is an elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Pittsburgh School District, with a student population of 198 and a predominantly African American student body (91.92%).

Despite a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10:1, Pittsburgh Weil K-5 consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Pennsylvania, with proficiency rates on standardized tests significantly lower than district and state averages. The school serves a highly disadvantaged student population, with 95.45% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, nearby schools like Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5, Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5, and Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 generally perform better academically and have more diverse student populations.

The stark contrast in educational outcomes and student demographics between Pittsburgh Weil K-5 and its surrounding schools raises questions about equity and access to quality education within the Pittsburgh School District. Despite the school's low student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending, the persistent low academic achievement suggests that factors beyond just resources and staffing may be contributing to the school's challenges, underscoring the need for targeted interventions to address the unique needs of the students and community.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2250 Centre Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

(412) 529-3840

District: Pittsburgh School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1508^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $26,529

Students who attend Pittsburgh Weil K-5 usually attend:

Middle:	Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8
	Pittsburgh Classical 6-8
High:	Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12
	Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
	Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy 6-12

Student/teacher ratio: 10.0

Number of students: 198

Racial breakdown:

African American:

91.9%

Two or more races:

4.0%

White:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 95.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pittsburgh Weil K-5 ranks worse than 98.3% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 34 ranked elementary schools in the Pittsburgh School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (91.9%), two or more races (4%), Hispanic (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 95.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Weil K-5 is 10, which is the 7^th best among 34 elementary schools in the Pittsburgh School District. (See more...)

Compare Pittsburgh Weil K-5 employs 19.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pittsburgh Weil K-5 is $26,529, which is the 13^th highest among 34 elementary schools in the Pittsburgh School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pittsburgh Weil K-5:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsburgh Weil K-5 1508^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Pittsburgh Weil K-5 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Pittsburgh School District:

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

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Rank History for Pittsburgh Weil K-5

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Rank History for all students at Pittsburgh Weil K-5

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2009	4.26	1498^th	1549	3.3%
2010	12.64	1440^th	1579	8.8%
2011	13.31	1449^th	1597	9.3%
2012	18.63	1383^rd	1599	13.5%
2013	10.11	1354^th	1519	10.9%
2014	6.40	1343^rd	1467	8.5%
2015	12.05	1280^th	1474	13.2%
2016	5.13	1463^rd	1554	5.9%
2017	5.49	1444^th	1547	6.7%
2018	13.08	1313^th	1530	14.2%
2019	14.21	1304^th	1544	15.5%
2021	6.15	1328^th	1433	7.3%
2022	12.96	1299^th	1534	15.3%
2023	4.00	1508^th	1534	1.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pittsburgh Weil K-5

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.92	1365^th	1414	3.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Pittsburgh Weil K-5

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.57	390^th	437	10.8%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Pittsburgh Weil K-5

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	3	405	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	410
2008	1	337	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	8	348
2009	1	341	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	8	352
2010	0	312	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	4	319
2011	6	335	0	1	0	0	4	0	346
2012	4	276	0	2	0	1	6	0	289
2013	3	244	0	1	0	0	6	0	254
2014	3	228	0	0	0	0	7	0	238
2015	7	207	1	1	0	0	11	0	227
2016	5	199	0	2	0	0	10	0	216
2017	5	168	2	0	0	0	8	0	183
2018	5	174	0	0	0	1	8	0	188
2019	7	156	0	0	0	3	8	0	174
2020	3	156	1	0	0	0	11	0	171
2021	1	180	1	2	0	0	13	0	197
2022	2	166	3	2	0	0	7	0	180
2023	3	182	2	3	0	0	8	0	198

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 Weil K-5

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	410	25.0	16.4	n/a
2008	348	20.5	17.0	n/a
2009	352	18.5	19.0	92.2
2010	319	19.7	16.1	92.4
2011	346	20.6	16.7	95.7
2012	289	20.9	13.8	88.2
2013	254	22.2	11.4	87.8
2014	238	19.0	12.5	87.4
2015	227	16.0	14.1	71.8
2016	216	16.0	13.5	61.6
2017	183	18.5	9.8	91.3
2018	188	21.5	8.7	92
2019	174	23.8	7.2	100
2020	171	21.3	8.0	100
2021	197	21.1	9.3	98.5
2022	180	20.1	8.9	98.3
2023	198	19.6	10.0	95.5

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 Weil K-5

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	410	25.0	16.4	n/a
2008	348	20.5	17.0	n/a
2009	352	18.5	19.0	92.2
2010	319	19.7	16.1	92.4
2011	346	20.6	16.7	95.7
2012	289	20.9	13.8	88.2
2013	254	22.2	11.4	87.8
2014	238	19.0	12.5	87.4
2015	227	16.0	14.1	71.8
2016	216	16.0	13.5	61.6
2017	183	18.5	9.8	91.3
2018	188	21.5	8.7	92
2019	174	23.8	7.2	100
2020	171	21.3	8.0	100
2021	197	21.1	9.3	98.5
2022	180	20.1	8.9	98.3
2023	198	19.6	10.0	95.5

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 Weil K-5

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,876 (8.6%)	$19,882 (91.4%)	$21,757
2020	$2,099 (9.4%)	$20,178 (90.6%)	$22,278
2021	$2,012 (7.3%)	$25,464 (92.7%)	$27,476
2022	$3,413 (12.9%)	$23,116 (87.1%)	$26,529

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pittsburgh Weil 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 1304^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1508^th of 1534 Elementary schools	13.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Pittsburgh Weil K-5)	39.3	5.6	33.7%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Weil K-5)	28.6	16.7	11.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Pittsburgh Weil K-5)	26	5	21%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Pittsburgh Weil K-5)	56.5	20	36.5%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Weil K-5)	56.5	10	46.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Pittsburgh Weil K-5)	0	0
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Weil K-5)	14.3	20.8	6.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Pittsburgh Weil K-5)	21.3	3.2	18.1%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Pittsburgh Weil K-5)	56.5	20	36.5%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Weil K-5)	31.6	16.1	15.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	174	198	13.8%
African American	156	182	16.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	0	3
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	7	3	57.1%
Two or More Races	8	8
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	95.5%	4.5%

Schools Near Pittsburgh Weil K-5

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)							PSSA Science (2023)			PSSA English Language Arts (2023)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pittsburgh Weil K-5	Public	PK, KG-5	2250 Centre Ave	Pittsburgh	15219	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-3840	198	20	10.0	95.5%	3 (1.5%)	182 (91.9%)	3 (1.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.0%)	4	1508^th of 1534 public elementary schools	1.7%		13	1299^th of 1534 public elementary schools	15.3%	209	5.6	5.0	0.0				3.2	20.0		20.0	16.7	10.0	20.8				16.1	$26,529	$3,413	$23,116
Pittsburgh Miller K-5	Public	PK, KG-5	2055 Bedford Ave	Pittsburgh	15219	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-3830	213	19	10.9	94.4%	1 (0.5%)	202 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.2%)	6.5	1433^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	6.6%		5.4	1459^th of 1534 public elementary schools	4.9%	26	16.7	0.0	4.8				8.3	57.2		57.2	12.9	0.0	14.3				9.6	$25,482	$3,278	$22,204
Pittsburgh Phillips K-5	Public, Magnet	K-5	1901 Sarah St	Pittsburgh	15203	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(412) 529-5190	201	19	10.8	100.0%	79 (39.3%)	81 (40.3%)	9 (4.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (15.4%)	43.8	963^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	37.2%		32.7	1097^th of 1534 public elementary schools	28.5%	134	40.5	33.3	31.0				35.5	70.8		70.8	59.4	50.0	50.0				53.9	$25,878	$3,329	$22,549
Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	925 Penn Avenue	Pittsburgh	15222	Allegheny County	Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(412) 325-4075	311	21	14.7	99.4%	3 (1.0%)	291 (93.6%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.5%)	2.9	1530^th of 1534 public elementary schools	0.3%		3.8	1516^th of 1534 public elementary schools	1.2%	14	4.3	2.3	0.0				2.1	27.9		27.9	8.9	7.0	13.5				9.9	$16,818	$4,487	$12,331
Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5	Public	K-5	501 40th St	Pittsburgh	15224	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-8800	179	17	10.3	100.0%	63 (35.2%)	75 (41.9%)	5 (2.8%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	34 (19.0%)	32.8	1101^st of 1534 public elementary schools	28.2%		26	1153^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	24.8%	52	32.2	40.7	20.0				32.0	74.1		74.1	53.6	25.9	35.0				38.7	$26,511	$3,411	$23,100
Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5	Public	PK, KG-5	1351 Damas St	Pittsburgh	15212	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-3000	104	12	9.0	100.0%	40 (38.5%)	33 (31.7%)	7 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (23.1%)	13.6	1291^st of 1534 public elementary schools	15.8%		7.3	1408^th of 1534 public elementary schools	8.2%	117	18.8	25.0	6.7				16.3	58.4		58.4	18.8	33.3	28.6				26.2	$25,574	$3,290	$22,284
Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5	Public	PK, KG-5	215 39th St	Pittsburgh	15201	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-5307	296	26	11.4	93.6%	43 (14.5%)	146 (49.3%)	59 (19.9%)	27 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	19 (6.4%)	13.8	1288^th of 1534 public elementary schools	16.0%		10.2	1335^th of 1534 public elementary schools	13.0%	47	41.0	10.8	19.5				23.9	45.9		45.9	33.3	8.8	17.5				20.4	$28,742	$3,698	$25,045
Pittsburgh Grandview K-5	Public	K-5	845 McLain St	Pittsburgh	15210	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-6605	178	18	10.1	100.0%	24 (13.5%)	123 (69.1%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (15.2%)	25.1	1170^th of 1534 public elementary schools	23.7%		18.6	1232^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	19.7%	62	38.0	5.0	37.0				28.0	60.0		60.0	33.4	26.3	40.7				34.4	$26,915	$3,463	$23,452
Pittsburgh King K-8	Public	PK, KG-8	50 Montgomery Place	Pittsburgh	15212	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-4160	365	29	12.5	89.3%	13 (3.6%)	319 (87.4%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.1%)	9	1375^th of 1534 public elementary schools	10.4%		6.4	1431^st of 1534 public elementary schools	6.7%	56	22.3	20.6	0.0	0.0	3.4	0.0	6.9	35.3	13.8	25.4	55.6	8.6	12.5	9.1	17.9	25.0	18.3	$26,782	$3,446	$23,337
Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	810 Arch Street	Pittsburgh	15212	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(412) 529-4100	655	42	15.5	93.4%	207 (31.6%)	348 (53.1%)	18 (2.7%)	17 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	64 (9.8%)	59.2	718^th of 1534 public elementary schools	53.2%		57.4	743^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	51.6%	25	62.2	50.0	35.6				48.9	72.5		72.5	68.3	61.9	51.7				60.4	$26,080	$3,355	$22,724

Frequently Asked Questions about Pittsburgh Weil K-5

What district is Pittsburgh Weil K-5 in?

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Is Pittsburgh Weil K-5 a good school?

Pittsburgh Weil K-5 ranks in the bottom 1.7% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Pittsburgh Weil K-5?

Students at Pittsburgh Weil K-5 are 92% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Pittsburgh Weil K-5?

In the 2022-23 school year, 198 students attended Pittsburgh Weil K-5.

What schools do graduates of Pittsburgh Weil K-5 attend?

Students who attend Pittsburgh Weil K-5 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8
Middle : Pittsburgh Classical 6-8
High : Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12
High : Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
High : Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy 6-12

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