Pittsburgh Whittier K-5

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Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 ranks 1067 th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 is an elementary school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving 154 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Pittsburgh School District, which is ranked 466 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending compared to the district and state averages, Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 has consistently underperformed academically. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were lower than the district and state in Math (26.7% vs. 36.2% and 40.4%), Science (53.3% vs. 71.5% and 65.8%), and English Language Arts (40.5% vs. 41.4% and 53%). Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Pittsburgh School District, Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 is performing significantly worse. For example, Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 has consistently outperformed Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 in PSSA test scores and has a higher statewide ranking. While the school's lower student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending suggest potential for improvement, addressing the underlying socioeconomic challenges and learning gaps will be crucial in driving progress for the students at Pittsburgh Whittier K-5.

Detail:

Public K-5

150 Meridan St
Pittsburgh, PA 15211-1300

(412) 529-8211

District: Pittsburgh School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1067^th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $26,174

Students who attend Pittsburgh Whittier 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: 10.1

Number of students: 154

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.2%

African American:

26.0%

Two or more races:

16.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 ranks worse than 69.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 14^th among 34 ranked elementary schools in the Pittsburgh School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.17. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (55.2%), African American (26%), two or more races (16.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 is 10.1, which is the 9^th best among 34 elementary schools in the Pittsburgh School District. (See more...)

Compare Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 employs 15.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 is $26,174. 18 elementary schools in the Pittsburgh School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pittsburgh Whittier K-5:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 1067^th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

White students:

Pittsburgh School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsburgh School District 466^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pittsburgh Whittier K-5

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Rank History for all students at Pittsburgh Whittier K-5

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2010	40.84	1162^nd	1579	26.4%
2011	55.23	900^th	1597	43.6%
2012	55.92	931^st	1599	41.8%
2013	59.66	773^rd	1519	49.1%
2014	46.61	995^th	1467	32.2%
2015	38.10	1028^th	1474	30.3%
2016	44.13	1025^th	1554	34.0%
2017	41.83	1048^th	1547	32.3%
2018	45.61	997^th	1530	34.8%
2019	47.97	954^th	1544	38.2%
2021	21.98	1135^th	1433	20.8%
2022	27.95	1134^th	1534	26.1%
2023	38.71	1041^st	1534	32.1%
2024	35.17	1067^th	1526	30.1%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	39.67	931^st	1414	34.2%
2024	28.77	1087^th	1432	24.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Pittsburgh Whittier K-5

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	23.91	1151^st	1488	22.6%

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Rank History for White students at Pittsburgh Whittier K-5

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	45.72	720^th	1229	41.4%

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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 Whittier K-5

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	133	77	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	27	239
2009	136	75	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	34	248
2010	127	98	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	38	268
2011	139	105	0	4	1	0	43	0	292
2012	127	81	0	6	0	0	38	0	252
2013	140	57	0	3	0	0	38	0	238
2014	162	56	1	3	0	0	44	0	266
2015	154	45	3	4	0	0	50	0	256
2016	149	60	2	3	0	0	54	0	268
2017	121	48	1	3	0	0	45	0	218
2018	119	57	1	5	0	0	44	0	226
2019	102	60	1	4	0	0	44	0	211
2020	99	57	0	5	0	0	40	0	201
2021	84	41	0	6	0	0	30	0	161
2022	77	32	0	6	0	0	27	0	142
2023	85	40	0	4	0	0	25	0	154

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 Whittier K-5

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	239	17.4	13.7	n/a
2009	248	14.9	16.6	100
2010	268	16.4	16.3	96.5
2011	292	16.8	17.3	77.1
2012	252	15.8	15.9	69
2013	238	18.5	12.8	61.8
2014	266	17.5	15.2	70.7
2015	256	19.0	13.4	55.5
2016	268	18.0	14.8	43.3
2017	218	17.5	12.4	69.3
2018	226	18.6	12.1	75.7
2019	211	19.7	10.7	100
2020	201	18.6	10.7	100
2021	161	18.6	8.6	100
2022	142	18.1	7.8	97.9
2023	154	15.1	10.1	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 Whittier K-5

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	239	17.4	13.7	n/a
2009	248	14.9	16.6	100
2010	268	16.4	16.3	96.5
2011	292	16.8	17.3	77.1
2012	252	15.8	15.9	69
2013	238	18.5	12.8	61.8
2014	266	17.5	15.2	70.7
2015	256	19.0	13.4	55.5
2016	268	18.0	14.8	43.3
2017	218	17.5	12.4	69.3
2018	226	18.6	12.1	75.7
2019	211	19.7	10.7	100
2020	201	18.6	10.7	100
2021	161	18.6	8.6	100
2022	142	18.1	7.8	97.9
2023	154	15.1	10.1	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 Whittier K-5

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,816 (8.6%)	$19,247 (91.4%)	$21,063
2020	$2,045 (9.4%)	$19,660 (90.6%)	$21,705
2021	$2,580 (7.3%)	$32,651 (92.7%)	$35,232
2022	$3,367 (12.9%)	$22,806 (87.1%)	$26,174

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pittsburgh Whittier 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 954^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1041^st of 1534 Elementary schools	6.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Pittsburgh Whittier K-5)	54.1	57.1	3%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Whittier K-5)	50	66.7	16.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Pittsburgh Whittier K-5)	52.9	16.7	36.2%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Pittsburgh Whittier K-5)	73.5	61.1	12.4%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Whittier K-5)	64.7	22.2	42.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Pittsburgh Whittier K-5)	42.9	27.8	15.1%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Whittier K-5)	53.6	50	3.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Pittsburgh Whittier K-5)	50	35	15%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Pittsburgh Whittier K-5)	73.5	61.1	12.4%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Whittier K-5)	57	47.4	9.6%
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	211	154	27%
African American	60	40	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	4	4
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	102	85	16.7%
Two or More Races	44	25	43.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Pittsburgh Whittier K-5

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)							PSSA Science (2024)			PSSA English Language Arts (2024)							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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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 Whittier K-5	Public	K-5	150 Meridan St	Pittsburgh	15211	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-8211	154	15	10.1	100.0%	85 (55.2%)	40 (26.0%)	4 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (16.2%)	35.2	1067^th of 1526 public elementary schools	30.1%		38.7	1041^st of 1534 public elementary schools	32.1%	26	55.6	33.3	21.1				36.2	71.5		71.5	55.5	38.1	31.6				41.4	$26,174	$3,367	$22,806
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%)	2.2	1524^th of 1526 public elementary schools	0.1%		2.9	1530^th of 1534 public elementary schools	0.3%	6	4.0	4.3	2.3				3.6	23.9		23.9	6.0	6.7	2.2				5.0	$16,818	$4,487	$12,331
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%)	67.6	538^th of 1526 public elementary schools	64.7%		59.2	718^th of 1534 public elementary schools	53.2%	180	71.0	60.8	40.3				58.1	91.1		91.1	73.7	56.9	44.8				59.0	$26,080	$3,355	$22,724
Manchester Academic Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	1214 Liverpool Street	Pittsburgh	15233	Allegheny County	Manchester Academic Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(412) 322-0585	393	15	26.2	100.0%	3 (0.8%)	364 (92.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.6%)	20.8	1205^th of 1526 public elementary schools	21.0%		22.1	1200^th of 1534 public elementary schools	21.8%	5	27.5	32.5	12.2	7.5	2.4	7.7	14.9	67.5	33.3	50.7	33.3	45.0	20.0	35.9	36.6	29.7	33.4	$25,083	$3,254	$21,829
Pittsburgh Manchester K-8	Public	PK, KG-8	1612 Manhattan St	Pittsburgh	15233	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-3100	188	21	8.8	97.3%	19 (10.1%)	150 (79.8%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (8.5%)	18.7	1236^th of 1526 public elementary schools	19.0%		20.5	1218^th of 1534 public elementary schools	20.6%	18		27.3	25.0	8.3	0.0		19.4	63.6		38.9			33.3	18.2	12.5		26.2	$25,944	$3,338	$22,606
Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5	Public	PK, KG-5	810 Rockland Ave	Pittsburgh	15216	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-7390	359	33	10.9	96.1%	106 (29.5%)	83 (23.1%)	104 (29.0%)	25 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	40 (11.1%)	40.1	1006^th of 1526 public elementary schools	34.1%		46.5	929^th of 1534 public elementary schools	39.4%	77	37.5	29.4	45.5				36.2	72.5		72.5	46.9	41.2	60.7				48.2	$27,058	$3,481	$23,577
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%)	3.9	1497^th of 1526 public elementary schools	1.9%		9	1375^th of 1534 public elementary schools	10.4%	122	0.0	0.0	5.6	0.0	3.1	3.4	2.2	39.1	13.3	24.5	8.8	22.7	11.4	6.7	19.4	23.3	14.8	$26,782	$3,446	$23,337
Fred L Aiken Elementary School	Public	K-5	881 Greentree Rd	Pittsburgh	15220	Allegheny County	Keystone Oaks School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 921-9166	228	20	11.5	27.2%	186 (81.6%)	12 (5.3%)	1 (0.4%)	25 (11.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	87.9	135^th of 1526 public elementary schools	91.2%		84.8	195^th of 1534 public elementary schools	87.3%	60	73.1	81.5	76.1				76.3	92.6		92.6	75.6	92.6	71.7				78.1	$19,298	$432	$18,867
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%)	14	1300^th of 1526 public elementary schools	14.8%		25.1	1170^th of 1534 public elementary schools	23.7%	130	18.7	15.0	4.8				13.7	65.0		65.0	37.5	20.0	30.0				30.6	$26,915	$3,463	$23,452
Propel Cs-Northside	Public, Charter	K-8	1805 Buena Vista Street	Pittsburgh	15212	Allegheny County	Propel CS-Northside	Yes	No	No	Yes	(412) 325-7305	379	25	15.4		15 (4.0%)	316 (83.4%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	36 (9.5%)	3.8	1499^th of 1526 public elementary schools	1.8%		4	1509^th of 1534 public elementary schools	1.6%	10	4.5	2.9	0.0	0.0	0.0	2.9	1.8	37.1	34.3	35.7	20.5	8.6	16.7	11.1	25.6	25.7	18.2	$18,994	$2,174	$16,820

Frequently Asked Questions about Pittsburgh Whittier K-5

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

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

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

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

Students at Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 are 55% White, 26% African American, 16% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What district is Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 in?

Pittsburgh School District

How many students attend Pittsburgh Whittier K-5?

In the 2022-23 school year, 154 students attended Pittsburgh Whittier K-5.

Is Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 a good school?

Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 ranks 1067^th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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