At a glance
Reported students
322
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
29th percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
278
Pittsburgh Banksville K-5: 322 reported students.
State peer staffing position
47th percentile
12.7:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 252
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9:1
What the reported data says about Pittsburgh Banksville K-5
Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Pittsburgh. It is one of 56 current school records connected to Pittsburgh SD. NCES reports 322 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, close to 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 Asian (32.9%) and White (27.6%). English learners represent 55.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Pittsburgh Banksville K-5
- 1How do the reported 12.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.4 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 55.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White27.6%
- Hispanic21.1%
- Black15.8%
- Asian32.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.5%
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.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Pittsburgh SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5
Elementary · Grades PK–05
331 reported students
Pittsburgh Montessori K-5
Elementary · Grades PK–05
332 reported students
Pittsburgh Minadeo K-5
Elementary · Grades PK–05
296 reported students
Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5
Elementary · Grades PK–05
360 reported students
Pittsburgh Roosevelt K -5
Elementary · Grades PK–05
278 reported students
Pittsburgh Westwood K-5
Elementary · Grades KG–05
278 reported students
Public schools near Pittsburgh Banksville K-5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dormont El Sch Elementary · Keystone Oaks SD | KG–05 | 380 | 0.9 mi |
| Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5 Elementary · Pittsburgh SD | PK–05 | 360 | 1 mi |
| Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 Elementary · Pittsburgh SD | PK–08 | 384 | 1.1 mi |
| Fred L Aiken El Sch Elementary · Keystone Oaks SD | KG–05 | 238 | 1.2 mi |
| Lincoln El Sch Elementary · Mt Lebanon SD | KG–05 | 414 | 1.4 mi |
| Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 Elementary · Pittsburgh SD | KG–05 | 168 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pittsburgh Banksville K-5
What grades does Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 serve?
Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Pittsburgh SD.
How many students attend Pittsburgh Banksville K-5?
Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 reported 322 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 29th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 252 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Banksville K-5?
The calculated ratio is 12.7:1, based on 322 students and 25.4 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 Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pittsburgh SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 in?
Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 is part of Pittsburgh SD, based in Pittsburgh, PA, which operates 56 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pittsburgh Banksville K-5?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dormont El Sch (0.9 mi), Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5 (1 mi), Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.