Enrollment
547
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8
Federal NCES profile for Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421917000326
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #19 of 46
- schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 97.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 ranks #19 of 46 schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Pittsburgh Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421917000326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.8%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, enrolling 547 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 97.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 547 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 512 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #108.
Its student body is led by African American (40%) and White (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pittsburgh Sd spends $24,314 per pupil, 35% above the Pennsylvania average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Pittsburgh's public schools, it stands alongside Baldwin Shs (1,657 students): Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 14.8:1).
Pittsburgh Sd also operates Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs (1,386 students) and Pittsburgh Brashear Hs (897 students) alongside Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8.
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 Carmalt K-8 compares
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.8% | ▲ 68% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.1%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.5 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 39.7%
White 36.9%
Two or More 13.3%
Asian 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pittsburgh Sd, which includes Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8.
$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 Carmalt K-8 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8'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 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 (~547 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8
How many students attend Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8?
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 has 547 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 is 14:1, which is 3% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8?
97.8% of students at Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8?
The largest demographic group at Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 is African American at 39.7% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8?
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 rank among schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 ranks #19 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 Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 a good school?
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 Carmalt K-8, 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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