East Hills Elementary School serves 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
290 students
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
17 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend East Hills Elementary School?
290 students attend East Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of East Hills Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does East Hills Elementary School offer ?
East Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is East Hills Elementary School part of?
East Hills Elementary School is part of Pittsburgh School District.
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