Pittsburgh Banksville K-5

1001 Carnahan Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 263 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 263 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Pittsburgh Banksville K-5's student population of 263 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
263 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2160 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pittsburgh Banksville K-5, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
25%
5%
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Hispanic
19%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
18%
14%
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White
33%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.77
This chart displays the diversity score of Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pittsburgh Banksville K-5's ranking?
Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 is ranked #2160 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 often compared to?
Pittsburgh Banksville K-5is often viewed alongside schools like Pittsburgh Concord K-5, Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5, Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Pittsburgh Banksville K-5?
263 students attend Pittsburgh Banksville K-5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pittsburgh Banksville K-5?
Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 offer ?
Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 part of?
Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 is part of Pittsburgh School District.
In what neighborhood is Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 located?
Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 is located in the Banksville neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 263 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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