Enrollment
447
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pittsburgh, PA
Wilkins El Steam Academy
Federal NCES profile for Wilkins El Steam Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421650007022
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilkins El Steam Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #30 of 46
- schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilkins El Steam Academy has class sizes smaller than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilkins El Steam Academy ranks #30 of 46 schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Woodland Hills Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421650007022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilkins El Steam Academy compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wilkins El Steam Academy
Wilkins El Steam Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, enrolling 447 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.4:1, Wilkins El Steam Academy is leaner than roughly 89% of Pennsylvania schools and 24% under the state's 13.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 447 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 532 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #205.
Its student body is led by African American (51%) and White (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 98 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 447 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Pittsburgh's public schools, it stands alongside Baldwin Shs (1,657 students): Wilkins El Steam Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.4:1 vs 14.8:1).
Woodland Hills Sd also operates Woodland Hills Hs (1,006 students) and Turtle Creek El Steam Academy (580 students) alongside Wilkins El Steam Academy.
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 Wilkins El Steam Academy compares
Wilkins El Steam Academy on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 24% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 11% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.7%
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
$21,014
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
0
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.9 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 50.6%
White 20.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 13.0%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Wilkins El Steam Academy is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodland Hills Sd, which includes Wilkins El Steam Academy.
$21,014
Per student
+17%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.8%
State 33.2%
Federal 11.0%
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 Wilkins El Steam Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Hills Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Turtle Creek El Steam Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dickson Prep Steam Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgewood El Steam Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilkins El Steam Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~447 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wilkins El Steam Academy
How many students attend Wilkins El Steam Academy?
Wilkins El Steam Academy has 447 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilkins El Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilkins El Steam Academy is 10.4:1, which is 24% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 34% 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 Wilkins El Steam Academy?
100.0% of students at Wilkins El Steam Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilkins El Steam Academy?
The largest demographic group at Wilkins El Steam Academy is African American at 50.6% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilkins El Steam Academy?
Wilkins El Steam Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Wilkins El Steam Academy rank among schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilkins El Steam Academy ranks #30 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 Wilkins El Steam Academy a good school?
Wilkins El Steam Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. 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 Woodland Hills Sd?
Besides Wilkins El Steam Academy, Woodland Hills Sd also operates Woodland Hills Hs (1,006 students), Turtle Creek El Steam Academy (580 students), and Dickson Prep Steam Academy (579 students). See the Woodland Hills Sd district page for the complete list.
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