Serving 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 321 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5 is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5 is ranked #2420 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5 often compared to?
Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5is often viewed alongside schools like Pittsburgh Montessori K-5 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5?
321 students attend Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5 students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5?
Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5 offer ?
Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5 part of?
In what neighborhood is Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5 located?
Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5 is located in the Lower Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. There are 1 other public schools located in Lower Lawrenceville.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 321 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
