At a glance
Reported students
1,060
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
51.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
716
R.A. Lutz El Sch: 1,060 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
20.6:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about R.A. Lutz El Sch
R.A. Lutz El Sch is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Pittsburgh. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Baldwin-Whitehall SD. NCES reports 1,060 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.6:1, above the Pennsylvania median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (57%) and Asian (27.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking R.A. Lutz El Sch
- 1How do the reported 20.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 51.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57%
- Hispanic2.5%
- Black7.2%
- Asian27.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Baldwin-Whitehall SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Whitehall El Sch
Elementary · Grades 01–02
669 reported students
McAnnulty El Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
354 reported students
J.E. Harrison MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
716 reported students
Baldwin SHS
High · Grades 09–12
1,657 reported students
Public schools near R.A. Lutz El Sch
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elroy Avenue El Sch Elementary · Brentwood Borough SD | KG–05 | 270 | 1.2 mi |
| Moore Sch Elementary · Brentwood Borough SD | KG–05 | 236 | 1.5 mi |
| Propel CS-Hazelwood Elementary · Charter · Propel CS-Hazelwood | KG–08 | 230 | 1.7 mi |
| Pittsburgh Concord K-5 Elementary · Pittsburgh SD | PK–05 | 430 | 1.9 mi |
| Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8 Elementary · Pittsburgh SD | PK–08 | 256 | 2 mi |
| Park El Sch Elementary · Steel Valley SD | KG–04 | 340 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about R.A. Lutz El Sch
What grades does R.A. Lutz El Sch serve?
R.A. Lutz El Sch reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Baldwin-Whitehall SD.
How many students attend R.A. Lutz El Sch?
R.A. Lutz El Sch reported 1,060 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at R.A. Lutz El Sch?
The calculated ratio is 20.6:1, based on 1,060 students and 51.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is R.A. Lutz El Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
R.A. Lutz El Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Baldwin-Whitehall SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is R.A. Lutz El Sch in?
R.A. Lutz El Sch is part of Baldwin-Whitehall SD, based in Pittsburgh, PA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near R.A. Lutz El Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Elroy Avenue El Sch (1.2 mi), Moore Sch (1.5 mi), Propel CS-Hazelwood (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.