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.
Recent Articles
What Are Public Schools Doing to Fight Obesity and Is It Working?
Childhood obesity rates continue to climb. While many public schools have implemented policies and programs to combat the problem, there is always more to be done. Keep reading to learn what schools are doing to prevent obesity and how you can help.
Massachusetts: Boston Public Schools Offer Free Lunches
Kids in Boston Public Schools will enjoy free lunches this year, thanks to participation in a federal program that cuts out paperwork required to prove eligibility for the free lunch program.
Michigan Schools: Free Meals for All Students in Some Detroit Schools
Learn about a pilot program through the U.S. Department of Agriculture that would offer two free meals and snacks to all Detroit Public School students daily – a controversial decision for some taxpayers.
