Pittsburgh Whittier K-5
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15211 · Pittsburgh SD
#1119 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania
#30051 of 50,301 nationally
About Pittsburgh Whittier K-5
Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 is a public elementary located in Pittsburgh, in the Pittsburgh SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 139 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 42.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1119th of 1,627 ranked elementary schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is students per teacher (66th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 139.
There are 143 schools in Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 ranks 85th of 137 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Pittsburgh Whittier K-5
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
City CHS
Pittsburgh · Charter high · Grades 9–12
594 students · 1.3 km away
Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
387 students · 1.8 km away
Pittsburgh Brashear HS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 9–12
897 students · 1.9 km away
Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 6–12
840 students · 2.0 km away
Urban Pathways 6-12 CS
Pittsburgh · Charter high · Grades 6–12
325 students · 2.0 km away
Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students · 2.1 km away
Urban Pathways K-5 College CS
Pittsburgh · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
304 students · 2.1 km away
Passport Academy CS
Pittsburgh · Charter high · Grades 9–12
146 students · 2.1 km away
Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
179 students · 2.1 km away
Manchester Academic CS
Pittsburgh · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
384 students · 2.2 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 a good school?
Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 has a Success Index (US) of 42.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1119 of 1,627 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 rank in Pennsylvania?
Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 ranks #1119 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania and #30051 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Pittsburgh Whittier K-5?
Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 had 139 students in 2025.
Is Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 a elementary school or a high school?
Pittsburgh Whittier K-5 is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Pittsburgh Whittier K-5?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pittsburgh Whittier K-5; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.