Greenfield Elementary School is a historic school in the Greenfield neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The school was designed by the firm of Kiehnel and Elliott and opened in 1922. It is part of the Pittsburgh Public Schools district and serves students in Pre-K through 8th grade.
Serving 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher 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 42% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8's student population of 370 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8 ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8 is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#799 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
5%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
14%
14%
White
58%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8's ranking?
Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8 is ranked #799 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8 often compared to?
Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8is often viewed alongside schools like Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5, Pittsburgh Minadeo K-5 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8?
370 students attend Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8 students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8?
Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8 has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8 offer ?
Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8 part of?
Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8 is part of Pittsburgh School District.
In what neighborhood is Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8 located?
Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8 is located in the Greenfield neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
School Reviews
5 6/20/2014
I went to Greenfield k-8 and loved it so much. They made it fun to learn and easy to understand. They took the time with me that I needed and never turned me away when I needed help.
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