Enrollment
322
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh Banksville K-5
Federal NCES profile for Pittsburgh Banksville K-5, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421917000253
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #54 of 62
- elementary schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 has class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 ranks #54 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Pittsburgh Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421917000253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pittsburgh Banksville K-5
Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, enrolling 322 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger 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.
Enrollment of 322 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.
Against 430 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #245.
Its student body is led by Asian (33%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Pittsburgh Sd spends $24,314 per pupil, 35% above the Pennsylvania average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Pittsburgh's elementary schools, it stands alongside Penn Hills El Sch (1,228 students): Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.6:1 vs 13.2:1).
Pittsburgh Sd also operates Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs (1,386 students) and Pittsburgh Brashear Hs (897 students) alongside Pittsburgh Banksville K-5.
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 Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 compares
Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
322
Bigger than 36% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$24,314
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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
Asian 32.9%
White 27.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
African American 15.8%
Two or More 2.5%
Largest group: Asian at 32.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.5, Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pittsburgh Sd, which includes Pittsburgh Banksville K-5.
$24,314
Per student
+35%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.7%
State 38.2%
Federal 10.2%
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 Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pittsburgh Brashear Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pittsburgh Obama 6-12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pittsburgh Banksville K-5's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,386
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~322 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pittsburgh Banksville K-5
How many students attend Pittsburgh Banksville K-5?
Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 has 322 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Banksville K-5?
The student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 is 14.6:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pittsburgh Banksville K-5?
100.0% of students at Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pittsburgh Banksville K-5?
The largest demographic group at Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 is Asian at 32.9% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pittsburgh Banksville K-5?
Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 rank among elementary schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 ranks #54 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 Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 a good school?
Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Pittsburgh Sd?
Besides Pittsburgh Banksville K-5, Pittsburgh Sd also operates Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs (1,386 students), Pittsburgh Brashear Hs (897 students), and Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 (840 students). See the Pittsburgh Sd district page for the complete list.
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