Enrollment
516
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pittsburgh, PA
Edgewood El Steam Academy
Federal NCES profile for Edgewood El Steam Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421650007015
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgewood El Steam Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #45 of 46
- schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgewood El Steam Academy has class sizes smaller than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood El Steam Academy ranks #45 of 46 schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Woodland Hills Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421650007015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edgewood El Steam Academy compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edgewood El Steam Academy
Edgewood El Steam Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, enrolling 516 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 516 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 527 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #410, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (71%) and White (17%) (diversity index 46/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Pittsburgh's public schools, it stands alongside Baldwin Shs (1,657 students): Edgewood El Steam Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11:1 vs 14.8:1).
Woodland Hills Sd also operates Woodland Hills Hs (1,006 students) and Turtle Creek El Steam Academy (580 students) alongside Edgewood El Steam Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Edgewood El Steam Academy compares
Edgewood El Steam Academy on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 19% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 16% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,014
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 71.3%
White 16.5%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Edgewood El Steam Academy is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodland Hills Sd, which includes Edgewood El Steam Academy.
$21,014
Per student
+17%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.8%
State 33.2%
Federal 11.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Edgewood El Steam Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Hills Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Turtle Creek El Steam Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dickson Prep Steam Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilkins El Steam Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgewood El Steam Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Baldwin Shs
Standard public school
1,657 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Environmental Cs at Frick Park
Standard public school
1,073 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
Standard public school
840 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Propel Cs-Montour
Standard public school
794 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
Standard public school
678 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Propel Cs-Braddock Hills
Standard public school
673 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~516 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Edgewood El Steam Academy
How many students attend Edgewood El Steam Academy?
Edgewood El Steam Academy has 516 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgewood El Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgewood El Steam Academy is 11:1, which is 19% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edgewood El Steam Academy?
100.0% of students at Edgewood El Steam Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgewood El Steam Academy?
The largest demographic group at Edgewood El Steam Academy is African American at 71.3% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgewood El Steam Academy?
Edgewood El Steam Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edgewood El Steam Academy rank among schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood El Steam Academy ranks #45 of 46 schools in Pittsburgh, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pittsburgh on the city page.
Is Edgewood El Steam Academy a good school?
Edgewood El Steam Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Woodland Hills Sd?
Besides Edgewood El Steam Academy, Woodland Hills Sd also operates Woodland Hills Hs (1,006 students), Turtle Creek El Steam Academy (580 students), and Dickson Prep Steam Academy (579 students). See the Woodland Hills Sd district page for the complete list.
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