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#1765 of 2,846 schools in PA
Crafton EL Sch
Elementary School · Carlynton Sd · Pittsburgh, PA
A Carlynton Sd elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1874 Crafton Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
- Math 40% proficient (2022)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Crafton EL Sch score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Crafton EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,730/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pittsburgh), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,954
Median home value
$171,500
Median rent
$1,166/mo
College educated
40.2%
Homeownership
52.7%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Westwood K-5Enrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 259 | Compare → |
| Guardian Angel AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 245 | Compare → |
| Fred L Aiken EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 253 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Carlynton Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $22,768NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Crafton EL Sch is listed in Carlynton SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crafton EL Sch
Crafton EL Sch is a public elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Carlynton Sd, serving approximately 279 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,765 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crafton EL Sch
What grades does Crafton EL Sch serve?
Crafton EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Crafton EL Sch?
Crafton EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 279 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crafton EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Crafton EL Sch is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crafton EL Sch rank in PA?
Crafton EL Sch ranks #1,765 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Crafton EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Crafton EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Crafton EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crafton EL Sch has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Crafton EL Sch a charter school?
No, Crafton EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crafton EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Crafton EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crafton EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Crafton EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 279
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.2%
- Phone
- (412) 429-2500
- Area population (ZIP 15205)
- 24,123
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 15205; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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