Pittsburgh Faison K-8 Elementary School serves 739 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 43% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
739 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)43%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)35%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
98%
14%
White
n/a
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% PA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
How many students attend Pittsburgh Faison K-8 Elementary School?
739 students attend Pittsburgh Faison K-8 Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Pittsburgh Faison K-8 Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pittsburgh Faison K-8 Elementary School?
Pittsburgh Faison K-8 Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pittsburgh Faison K-8 Elementary School offer ?
Pittsburgh Faison K-8 Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Pittsburgh Faison K-8 Elementary School part of?
Pittsburgh Faison K-8 Elementary School is part of Pittsburgh School District.
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