- Enrollment
- 1,386
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh Oliver
Federal NCES profile for Pittsburgh Oliver, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 73/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421917006047
👥 S:T ratio 90
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pittsburgh Oliver earns 73/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #1 of 46
- schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 73
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.4:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 87.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pittsburgh Oliver has class sizes smaller than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsburgh Oliver ranks #1 of 46 schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Pittsburgh Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421917006047 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Pittsburgh Oliver shrank from 85 students in 2022-23 to 50 in 2023-24 (-41.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 421917006047 · Pittsburgh, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
48 enr · 2.4:1 · 87.1% lunch · RII 73
Nearest enrollment peer: Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs (1,386 students)
Pittsburgh Oliver shrank from 85 students in 2022-23 to 50 in 2023-24 (-41.2%). Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Pittsburgh Oliver 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 48
Pittsburgh Oliver
48 students
What this shows Pittsburgh Oliver reports 48 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pittsburgh Oliver compares
Pittsburgh Oliver 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 | 2.4:1 | ▼ 82% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.1% | ▲ 50% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 48 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.4:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
48
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
2.4:1
students per teacher
- 82% below state mean
Top 1% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 10 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 108.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 77.1%
Two or More 10.4%
White 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Largest group: African American at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, Pittsburgh Oliver is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Pittsburgh Sd reports $24,008 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pittsburgh Oliver 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 | Higher 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 Oliver'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 (~48 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pittsburgh Oliver
How many students attend Pittsburgh Oliver?
Pittsburgh Oliver has 48 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 85 (2022-23) → 50 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Oliver?
The student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Oliver is 2.4:1, which is 82% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 85% 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 Oliver?
87.1% of students at Pittsburgh Oliver are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pittsburgh Oliver?
The largest demographic group at Pittsburgh Oliver is African American at 77.1% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pittsburgh Oliver?
Pittsburgh Oliver has a Resource Investment Index of 73/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pittsburgh Oliver rank among schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsburgh Oliver ranks #1 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 Oliver, 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.