School overview
At a glance
Reported students
368
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
26.03
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
278
Pittsburgh King K-8: 368 reported students.
State peer staffing position
73th percentile
14.1:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Pittsburgh King K-8
Pittsburgh King K-8 is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Pittsburgh. It is one of 56 current school records connected to Pittsburgh SD. NCES reports 368 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 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (85.9%) and multiracial (5.7%). Students served under IDEA represent 22.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Pittsburgh King K-8
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.03 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 are the school's 2 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- Not reported
- Students with disabilities
- 22.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- Not reported
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.7%
- Hispanic5.2%
- Black85.9%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial5.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
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