Enrollment
312
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsburgh, PA
Myrtle Ave Sch
Federal NCES profile for Myrtle Ave Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421275000204
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Myrtle Ave Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #51 of 62
- elementary schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Myrtle Ave Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Myrtle Ave Sch ranks #51 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Keystone Oaks Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421275000204 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.1%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Myrtle Ave Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Myrtle Ave Sch
Myrtle Ave Sch is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, enrolling 312 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.1% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 312 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 314 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #246, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Asian (14%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 312 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Pittsburgh's elementary schools, it stands alongside Penn Hills El Sch (1,228 students): Myrtle Ave Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.6:1 vs 13.2:1).
Keystone Oaks Sd also operates Keystone Oaks Hs (539 students) and Keystone Oaks Ms (442 students) alongside Myrtle Ave Sch.
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 Myrtle Ave Sch compares
Myrtle Ave Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▼ 2% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 55% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,394
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 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
White 70.5%
Asian 14.4%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Myrtle Ave Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Keystone Oaks Sd, which includes Myrtle Ave Sch.
$18,394
Per student
+2%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.3%
State 25.6%
Federal 5.2%
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 Myrtle Ave Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keystone Oaks Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Keystone Oaks Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dormont El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fred L Aiken El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Myrtle Ave Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Penn Hills El Sch
Standard public school
1,228 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Mcknight El Sch
Standard public school
875 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Chartiers Valley Intrmd School
Standard public school
801 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Standard public school
789 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Ohara El Sch
Standard public school
726 students 14:1 students per teacher
J.E. Harrison Education Ctr
Standard public school
716 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~312 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Myrtle Ave Sch
How many students attend Myrtle Ave Sch?
Myrtle Ave Sch has 312 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Myrtle Ave Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Myrtle Ave Sch is 13.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Myrtle Ave Sch?
57.1% of students at Myrtle Ave Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Myrtle Ave Sch?
The largest demographic group at Myrtle Ave Sch is White at 70.5% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Myrtle Ave Sch?
Myrtle Ave Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Myrtle Ave Sch rank among elementary schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Myrtle Ave Sch ranks #51 of 62 elementary 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 elementary schools in Pittsburgh on the city page.
Is Myrtle Ave Sch a good school?
Myrtle Ave Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 Keystone Oaks Sd?
Besides Myrtle Ave Sch, Keystone Oaks Sd also operates Keystone Oaks Hs (539 students), Keystone Oaks Ms (442 students), and Dormont El Sch (380 students). See the Keystone Oaks Sd district page for the complete list.
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