Pittsburgh Faison K-5

Summary:

Pittsburgh Faison K-5 is an elementary school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving 589 students in grades PK-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.

Pittsburgh Faison K-5 has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past decade, with only 11.6% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and 19% proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to 26.7% and 40.5% for the district, respectively. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools for male students, low socioeconomic status students, and disabled students in these assessments.

When compared to nearby schools in the Pittsburgh School District, the performance gap is stark. For example, Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5, a magnet school just 1.63 miles away, outperformed Pittsburgh Faison K-5 by a wide margin in PSSA Math (48.7% vs. 11.6%) and PSSA English Language Arts (59.6% vs. 19%) in the 2023-2024 school year. Despite the high per-student spending at Pittsburgh Faison K-5, ranging from $21,513 to $28,214 over the past four school years, the school has not shown any meaningful improvement in its academic performance over the past decade.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

7430 Tioga St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208

(412) 529-2305

District: Pittsburgh School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1406^th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $27,577

Students who attend Pittsburgh Faison K-5 usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 528

Racial breakdown:

African American:

87.1%

Two or more races:

4.0%

White:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 95.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pittsburgh Faison K-5 ranks worse than 92.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 32^nd among 34 ranked elementary schools in the Pittsburgh School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.37. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (87.1%), two or more races (4%), White (3.8%). (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 Faison K-5 is 11, which is the 12^th best among 34 elementary schools in the Pittsburgh School District. (See more...)

Compare Pittsburgh Faison K-5 employs 47.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pittsburgh Faison K-5 is $27,577, which is the 2^nd highest among 34 elementary schools in the Pittsburgh School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pittsburgh Faison K-5:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsburgh Faison K-5 1406^th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Pittsburgh Faison K-5 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Disabled students:

Male students:

African American 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 Faison K-5

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Rank History for all students at Pittsburgh Faison K-5

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2013	1.83	1471^st	1519	3.2%
2014	2.58	1398^th	1467	4.7%
2015	3.39	1431^st	1474	2.9%
2016	3.50	1495^th	1554	3.8%
2017	3.79	1480^th	1547	4.3%
2018	6.45	1413^th	1530	7.6%
2019	4.60	1465^th	1544	5.1%
2021	3.90	1407^th	1433	1.8%
2022	4.40	1494^th	1534	2.6%
2023	5.35	1462^nd	1534	4.7%
2024	7.37	1406^th	1526	7.9%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.88	1348^th	1414	4.7%
2024	11.65	1297^th	1432	9.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Pittsburgh Faison K-5

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	9.58	1333^rd	1488	10.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Pittsburgh Faison K-5

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.27	925^th	1043	11.3%
2024	15.76	978^th	1084	9.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Pittsburgh Faison K-5

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	6.54	1401^st	1495	6.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.30	324^th	437	25.9%
2024	31.69	303^rd	437	30.7%

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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 Faison K-5

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	6	685	3	4	1	0	14	713
2013	14	727	1	3	1	0	21	767
2014	36	840	18	8	4	2	30	938
2015	27	824	7	5	3	1	27	894
2016	10	670	5	5	3	0	21	714
2017	6	611	1	4	4	0	20	646
2018	2	445	0	2	2	0	23	474
2019	30	685	7	10	2	0	41	775
2020	14	648	11	9	1	0	43	726
2021	11	570	12	2	0	0	33	628
2022	16	460	4	3	0	0	26	509
2023	23	519	7	7	3	0	30	589
2024	20	460	15	10	1	1	21	528

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 Faison K-5

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	713	35.0	20.3	86.5
2013	767	35.5	21.6	84.6
2014	938	49.5	18.9	94
2015	894	50.0	17.8	67.9
2016	714	45.0	15.8	53.2
2017	646	46.0	14.0	66.1
2018	474	54.7	8.6	94.9
2019	775	57.0	13.5	83.4
2020	726	54.0	13.4	90.6
2021	628	51.5	12.1	92.4
2022	509	52.5	9.6	96.5
2023	589	55.6	10.5	89
2024	528	47.7	11.0	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 Faison K-5

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	713	35.0	20.3	86.5
2013	767	35.5	21.6	84.6
2014	938	49.5	18.9	94
2015	894	50.0	17.8	67.9
2016	714	45.0	15.8	53.2
2017	646	46.0	14.0	66.1
2018	474	54.7	8.6	94.9
2019	775	57.0	13.5	83.4
2020	726	54.0	13.4	90.6
2021	628	51.5	12.1	92.4
2022	509	52.5	9.6	96.5
2023	589	55.6	10.5	89
2024	528	47.7	11.0	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 Faison K-5

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,855 (8.6%)	$19,658 (91.4%)	$21,513
2020	$2,099 (9.4%)	$20,175 (90.6%)	$22,274
2021	$2,066 (7.3%)	$26,148 (92.7%)	$28,214
2022	$3,548 (12.9%)	$24,029 (87.1%)	$27,577

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pittsburgh Faison 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 1465^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1462^nd of 1534 Elementary schools	0.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Pittsburgh Faison K-5)	23.3	11.4	11.9%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Faison K-5)	23.3	22.7	0.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Pittsburgh Faison K-5)	6.3	10.9	4.6%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Pittsburgh Faison K-5)	44.5	23.7	20.8%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Faison K-5)	26.2	14	12.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Pittsburgh Faison K-5)	5.5	5.3	0.2%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Faison K-5)	18.9	17.5	1.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Pittsburgh Faison K-5)	11.9	9.1	2.8%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Pittsburgh Faison K-5)	44.5	23.7	20.8%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Faison K-5)	22.6	17.6	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	775	589	24%
African American	685	519	24.2%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	7	7
Hispanic	10	7	30%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	30	23	23.3%
Two or More Races	41	30	26.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	83.4%	89%	5.6%

Schools Near Pittsburgh Faison 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 Faison K-5	Public	PK, KG-5	7430 Tioga St	Pittsburgh	15208	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-2305	528	48	11.0	95.5%	20 (3.8%)	460 (87.1%)	10 (1.9%)	15 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.0%)	7.4	1406^th of 1526 public elementary schools	7.9%		5.4	1462^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	4.7%	56	14.9	16.2	6.3				11.6	51.3		51.3	27.7	16.2	14.3				19.0	$27,577	$3,548	$24,029
Kelly Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	400 Kelly Ave	Wilkinsburg	15221	Allegheny County	Wilkinsburg Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 371-9504	277	23	12.0	100.0%	8 (2.9%)	220 (79.4%)	21 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (9.4%)								(n/a)																		$32,504	$10,085	$22,420
Pittsburgh Lincoln K-5	Public	PK, KG-5	328 Lincoln Avenue	Pittsburgh	15206	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-3980	190	19	10.1	97.9%	6 (3.2%)	164 (86.3%)	5 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.9%)	25.5	1148^th of 1526 public elementary schools	24.8%		16.8	1253^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	18.3%	105	33.3	35.0	9.4				22.9	60.0		60.0	50.0	35.0	41.9				42.0	$26,217	$3,373	$22,844
Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	437 Turret Street	Pittsburgh	15206	Allegheny County	Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(412) 361-1008	343	24	14.2	100.3%	1 (0.3%)	338 (98.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	15.4	1283^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	15.9%		19.2	1239^th of 1534 public elementary schools	19.2%	44	21.1	23.2	11.7				18.5	61.1		61.1	26.3	35.8	28.3				30.1	$23,472	$2,293	$21,179
Catalyst Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-4	7061 Lemington Avenue	Pittsburgh	15206	Allegheny County	Catalyst Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(412) 684-2400	258	20	12.9	92.6%	3 (1.2%)	231 (89.5%)	7 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.6%)	6.6	1426^th of 1526 public elementary schools	6.6%					(n/a)	18.3	17.2					18.0	27.6		27.6	25.0	13.8					20.8	$22,587	$00	$22,587
Pittsburgh Linden K-5	Public, Magnet	K-5	725 S Linden Ave	Pittsburgh	15208	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(412) 529-3996	106	15	7.0	100.0%	6 (5.7%)	83 (78.3%)	2 (1.9%)	3 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (11.3%)	12.6	1322^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	13.4%		15.2	1276^th of 1534 public elementary schools	16.8%	46	14.3	13.4	11.2				12.8	66.7		66.7	26.7	26.7	22.3				25.1	$25,964	$3,340	$22,623
Edgewood Elementary STEAM Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	241 Maple Ave	Pittsburgh	15218	Allegheny County	Woodland Hills School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 731-2238	503	41	12.1	80.9%	85 (16.9%)	352 (70.0%)	23 (4.6%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.8%)	14.9	1289^th of 1526 public elementary schools	15.5%		10.8	1348^th of 1534 public elementary schools	12.1%	59	19.8	18.7	20.9				19.6	60.4		60.4	29.9	25.3	31.4				28.5	$21,038	$1,860	$19,179
Turner Intermediate School	Public	3-6	1833 Laketon Rd	Wilkinsburg	15221	Allegheny County	Wilkinsburg Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 731-5883	230	28	8.2	100.0%	6 (2.6%)	202 (87.8%)	10 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.2%)	9.8	1364^th of 1526 public elementary schools	10.6%		11.4	1335^th of 1534 public elementary schools	13.0%	29	25.0	5.4	15.2	5.6			12.0	42.2		42.2	25.0	18.2	32.6	24.1			24.6	$16,153	$6,358	$9,795
Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	6200 Stanton Ave	Pittsburgh	15206	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(412) 529-5000	434	29	15.0	97.7%	123 (28.3%)	241 (55.5%)	14 (3.2%)	4 (0.9%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (10.8%)	61.3	682^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	55.3%		62.7	642^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	58.1%	40	54.8	51.7	40.3				48.7	88.1		88.1	51.6	64.4	62.7				59.6	$26,157	$3,365	$22,792
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8	Public	K-8	2332 Beechwood Blvd	Pittsburgh	15217	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-3525	741	45	16.3	100.0%	394 (53.2%)	123 (16.6%)	52 (7.0%)	101 (13.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	69 (9.3%)	81.9	247^th of 1526 public elementary schools	83.8%		84.6	200^th of 1534 public elementary schools	87.0%	47	76.4	67.0	62.4	63.4	59.4	61.1	64.9	81.8	74.1	78.1	81.9	67.0	75.0	67.6	68.1	70.6	71.6	$26,480	$3,407	$23,073

Frequently Asked Questions about Pittsburgh Faison K-5

How many students attend Pittsburgh Faison K-5?

In the 2023-24 school year, 528 students attended Pittsburgh Faison K-5.

Is Pittsburgh Faison K-5 a good school?

Pittsburgh Faison K-5 ranks in the bottom 7.9% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

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

Students at Pittsburgh Faison K-5 are 87% African American, 4% Two or more races, 4% White, 3% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

What district is Pittsburgh Faison K-5 in?

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

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

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

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