At a glance
Reported students
789
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
278
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8: 789 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
18.1:1 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
- 715
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.3:1
What the reported data says about Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Pittsburgh. It is one of 56 current school records connected to Pittsburgh SD. NCES reports 789 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 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.1:1, 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 (49.6%) and Black (18.1%). English learners represent 5.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
- 1How do the reported 18.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.7 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
- 5.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White49.6%
- Hispanic7.5%
- Black18.1%
- Asian15.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial8.4%
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
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 Allegheny K-5
Elementary · Grades PK–05
572 reported students
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8
Elementary · Grades PK–08
547 reported students
Pittsburgh Morrow K-8
Elementary · Grades PK–08
486 reported students
Pittsburgh Faison K-5
Elementary · Grades PK–05
480 reported students
Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5
Elementary · Grades PK–05
454 reported students
Pittsburgh Concord K-5
Elementary · Grades PK–05
430 reported students
Public schools near Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Minadeo K-5 Elementary · Pittsburgh SD | PK–05 | 296 | 0.8 mi |
| Pittsburgh Linden K-5 Elementary · Pittsburgh SD | KG–05 | 91 | 0.9 mi |
| Kelly Primary Sch Elementary · Wilkinsburg Borough SD | PK–02 | 276 | 1.4 mi |
| Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8 Elementary · Pittsburgh SD | PK–08 | 396 | 1.6 mi |
| Edgewood El STEAM Academy Elementary · Woodland Hills SD | PK–05 | 516 | 1.7 mi |
| Pittsburgh Liberty K-5 Elementary · Pittsburgh SD | KG–05 | 206 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
What grades does Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 serve?
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Pittsburgh SD.
How many students attend Pittsburgh Colfax K-8?
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 reported 789 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 715 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Colfax K-8?
The calculated ratio is 18.1:1, based on 789 students and 43.7 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 Colfax K-8 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 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 Colfax K-8 in?
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 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 Colfax K-8?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pittsburgh Minadeo K-5 (0.8 mi), Pittsburgh Linden K-5 (0.9 mi), Kelly Primary Sch (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.