- Enrollment
- 1,386
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh Faison K-5
Federal NCES profile for Pittsburgh Faison K-5, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421917007411
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pittsburgh Faison K-5 earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #42 of 46
- schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 89.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pittsburgh Faison K-5 has class sizes smaller than 97% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsburgh Faison K-5 ranks #42 of 46 schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Pittsburgh Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421917007411 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
Pittsburgh Faison K-5 shrank from 589 students in 2022-23 to 528 in 2023-24 (-10.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 55.6 → 47.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-61 students YoY 421917007411 · Pittsburgh, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 8.7:1 · 89.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs (1,386 students)
Pittsburgh Faison K-5 shrank from 589 students in 2022-23 to 528 in 2023-24 (-10.4%). Teacher FTE lost 55.6 → 47.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Pittsburgh Faison K-5 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pittsburgh All
Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs
1,386 students
- Pittsburgh Bra
Pittsburgh Brashear Hs
897 students
- Pittsburgh Cap
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
840 students
- Pittsburgh Col
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
789 students
- Pittsburgh Oba
Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
678 students
- This school 480
Pittsburgh Faison K-5
480 students
What this shows Pittsburgh Faison K-5 reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pittsburgh Faison K-5 compares
Pittsburgh Faison K-5 is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.7:1 | ▼ 36% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.0% | ▲ 53% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 3% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.0%
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
$24,008
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 480 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 87.9%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
White 2.5%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, Pittsburgh Faison K-5 is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pittsburgh Sd reports $24,008 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pittsburgh Faison K-5 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pittsburgh Brashear Hs | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pittsburgh Obama 6-12 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pittsburgh Faison K-5's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~480 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pittsburgh Faison K-5
How many students attend Pittsburgh Faison K-5?
Pittsburgh Faison K-5 has 480 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 589 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), down 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Faison K-5?
The student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Faison K-5 is 8.7:1, which is 36% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 45% 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 Pittsburgh Faison K-5?
89.0% of students at Pittsburgh Faison K-5 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pittsburgh Faison K-5?
The largest demographic group at Pittsburgh Faison K-5 is African American at 87.9% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pittsburgh Faison K-5?
Pittsburgh Faison K-5 has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pittsburgh Faison K-5 rank among schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsburgh Faison K-5 ranks #42 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.
What other schools are in Pittsburgh Sd?
Besides Pittsburgh Faison 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.