Wilkins El STEAM Academy in Pittsburgh, PA

At a glance

Reported students

447

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

10.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Pennsylvania elementary enrollment

57th percentile

Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

579

Wilkins El STEAM Academy: 447 reported students.

State peer staffing position

9th percentile

10.2:1 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: 431
Teachers (FTE): 41
Student–teacher ratio: 10.5:1

What the reported data says about Wilkins El STEAM Academy

Wilkins El STEAM Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Pittsburgh. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Woodland Hills SD. NCES reports 447 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 57th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.2:1, below 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 Black (50.6%) and White (20.6%). English learners represent 3.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 30.9%. 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 Wilkins El STEAM Academy

1How do the reported 10.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 44 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 3.9%
Students with disabilities: 30.9%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White20.6%
Hispanic13.6%
Black50.6%
Asian1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial13%

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Edgewood El STEAM Academy

Elementary · Grades PK–05

516 reported students

Turtle Creek EL STEAM Academy

Elementary · Grades PK–05

580 reported students

Dickson Prep STEAM Academy

Middle · Grades 06–08

579 reported students

Woodland Hills HS

High · Grades 09–12

1,006 reported students

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Public schools near Wilkins El STEAM Academy

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
Propel CS-East Elementary · Charter · Propel CS-East	KG–08	339	1.6 mi
Penn Hills El Sch Elementary · Penn Hills SD	KG–05	1,228	1.8 mi
Turtle Creek EL STEAM Academy Elementary · Woodland Hills SD	PK–05	580	1.8 mi
Turner Intermediate Sch Elementary · Wilkinsburg Borough SD	03–06	200	2.3 mi
Edgewood El STEAM Academy Elementary · Woodland Hills SD	PK–05	516	2.9 mi
Evergreen El Sch Elementary · Gateway SD	KG–04	317	3.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Wilkins El STEAM Academy

What grades does Wilkins El STEAM Academy serve?

Wilkins El STEAM Academy reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Woodland Hills SD.

How many students attend Wilkins El STEAM Academy?

Wilkins El STEAM Academy reported 447 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 57th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 431 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Wilkins El STEAM Academy?

The calculated ratio is 10.2:1, based on 447 students and 44 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 Wilkins El STEAM Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

Wilkins El STEAM Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Woodland Hills SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Wilkins El STEAM Academy in?

Wilkins El STEAM Academy is part of Woodland Hills SD, based in N. Braddock, PA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Wilkins El STEAM Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Propel CS-East (1.6 mi), Penn Hills El Sch (1.8 mi), Turtle Creek EL STEAM Academy (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.