Enrollment
669
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsburgh, PA
Whitehall El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Whitehall El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420297000048
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitehall El Sch earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 62
- elementary schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitehall El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitehall El Sch ranks #1 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Baldwin-Whitehall Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420297000048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.2%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Whitehall El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Whitehall El Sch
Whitehall El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, enrolling 669 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 45.2% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 669 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 498 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Asian (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Baldwin-Whitehall Sd spends $13,856 per pupil, 23% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Pittsburgh's elementary schools, it stands alongside Penn Hills El Sch (1,228 students): Whitehall El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.2:1 vs 13.2:1).
Baldwin-Whitehall Sd also operates Baldwin Shs (1,657 students) and J.E. Harrison Education Ctr (716 students) alongside Whitehall El Sch.
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 Whitehall El Sch compares
Whitehall El Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▼ 22% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 669 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
669
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,856
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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
White 54.1%
Asian 28.6%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Whitehall El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baldwin-Whitehall Sd, which includes Whitehall El Sch.
$13,856
Per student
-23%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.4%
State 31.1%
Federal 7.5%
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 Whitehall El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J.E. Harrison Education Ctr | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcannulty El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitehall El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,657
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~669 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Whitehall El Sch
How many students attend Whitehall El Sch?
Whitehall El Sch has 669 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitehall El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitehall El Sch is 14.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whitehall El Sch?
45.2% of students at Whitehall El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitehall El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Whitehall El Sch is White at 54.1% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitehall El Sch?
Whitehall El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher 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 Whitehall El Sch rank among elementary schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitehall El Sch ranks #1 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 Whitehall El Sch a good school?
Whitehall El Sch earns 68/100 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 Baldwin-Whitehall Sd?
Besides Whitehall El Sch, Baldwin-Whitehall Sd also operates Baldwin Shs (1,657 students), J.E. Harrison Education Ctr (716 students), and Mcannulty El Sch (354 students). See the Baldwin-Whitehall Sd district page for the complete list.
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