- Enrollment
- 1,386
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5
Federal NCES profile for Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421917000600
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #8 of 62
- elementary schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 has class sizes smaller than 96% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 ranks #8 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Pittsburgh Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421917000600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 held near 155 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 421917000600 · Pittsburgh, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
168 enr · 8.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs (1,386 students)
Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 held near 155 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Pittsburgh West Liberty 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 168
Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5
168 students
What this shows Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 reports 168 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 compares
Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.8:1 | ▼ 35% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
168
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 4% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.0%
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 168 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.7%
African American 18.5%
Two or More 15.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Asian 3.6%
Largest group: White at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 is more 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 West Liberty K-5 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pittsburgh Brashear Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pittsburgh Obama 6-12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pittsburgh West Liberty 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 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~168 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5
How many students attend Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5?
Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 has 168 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 155 (2022-23) → 155 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5?
The student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 is 8.8:1, which is 35% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 44% 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 West Liberty K-5?
100.0% of students at Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5?
The largest demographic group at Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 is White at 57.7% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5?
Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 West Liberty K-5 rank among elementary schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 ranks #8 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.
What other schools are in Pittsburgh Sd?
Besides Pittsburgh West Liberty 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.