ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø

Knoxville Elementary School (Closed 2008)

90 Georgia Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
Knoxville Elementary School serves 296 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
296 students
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
88%
14%
White
10%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Knoxville Elementary School?
296 students attend Knoxville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Knoxville Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Knoxville Elementary School offer ?
Knoxville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Knoxville Elementary School part of?
Knoxville Elementary School is part of Pittsburgh School District.

Recent Articles

Opinion: Handcuffing in ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools is a Gateway to More Violence
Opinion: Handcuffing in ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools is a Gateway to More Violence
Some districts are banning handcuffing, while others are cuffing kindergarteners simply throwing a temper tantrum. Read this editorial to see why this author believes slapping the cuffs on children’s wrists only leads to more behavior issues and violence in their adult lives.
Whooping Cough: Should Vaccinations be Required for ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School Enrollment?
Whooping Cough: Should Vaccinations be Required for ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School Enrollment?
Whopping cough is making a comeback, especially amongst children, prompting health officials to encourage pertussis vaccines and boosters. However, should the pertussis vaccine be required for public school enrollment? Learn about current proposed laws and its ramifications.
What are Common Core Standards and Why Do We Need Them?
What are Common Core Standards and Why Do We Need Them?
With schools nationwide adopting common core standards, we’ll take a look at what they are, their benefits, and how they will change the face of public education.

Quick Links