- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Wilkins El Steam Academy grew from 416 students in 2022-23 to 454 in 2023-24 (+9.1%).
Teacher FTE added 43.1 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 421650007022 · Pittsburgh, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 10.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodland Hills Hs (1,006 students)
Wilkins El Steam Academy grew from 416 students in 2022-23 to 454 in 2023-24 (+9.1%). Teacher FTE added 43.1 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Wilkins El Steam Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodland Hills
Woodland Hills Hs
1,006 students
- Turtle Creek E
Turtle Creek El Steam Academy
580 students
- Dickson Prep S
Dickson Prep Steam Academy
579 students
- Edgewood El St
Edgewood El Steam Academy
516 students
- This school
Wilkins El Steam Academy
447 students
What this shows Wilkins El Steam Academy reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilkins El Steam Academy compares
Wilkins El Steam Academy is a growing 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 | 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 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
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
$23,641
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
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.
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
District finance for Woodland Hills Sd reports $23,641 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
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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 (~447 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), up 38.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.