Dormont Elementary School

Summary:

Dormont Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving 351 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Keystone Oaks School District, which is ranked 81 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Dormont Elementary School consistently outperforms both the district and the state in academic achievement. In the 2023-2024 school year, 78.9% of Dormont students were proficient or better in PSSA/Math, compared to 58.8% for the district and 40.4% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong for female and white students, ranking 95th and 46th out of over 1,200 Pennsylvania elementary schools, respectively, both with a 5-star rating. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low-income families, Dormont Elementary School still ranks 139th out of 1,432 Pennsylvania elementary schools for this student group.

Dormont Elementary School's academic excellence is further highlighted when compared to nearby schools. For example, Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School, located just 1.82 miles away, has significantly lower test scores and a 1-star rating. Dormont Elementary School's consistent improvement over the years, moving from 560th to 115th out of over 1,500 Pennsylvania elementary schools, is also noteworthy. The school's higher spending per student, at $18,546 in 2021-2022, and relatively low student-teacher ratio may contribute to its academic success.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3200 Annapolis Ave
       Pittsburgh, PA  15216-1836


(412) 571-6152

District: Keystone Oaks School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
115th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,546 Help


Students who attend Dormont Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Keystone Oaks Middle School
High:    Keystone Oaks High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  357

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.2%
Hispanic:
7.8%
African American:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dormont Elementary School ranks better than 92.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Keystone Oaks School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Dormont Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Keystone Oaks School District. Racial makeup is: White (81.2%), Hispanic (7.8%), African American (7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dormont Elementary School is 12.4, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Keystone Oaks School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dormont Elementary School is $18,546. 1 elementary schools in the Keystone Oaks School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dormont Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dormont Elementary School 115th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Dormont Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Keystone Oaks School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Keystone Oaks School District 81st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dormont Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Dormont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 60.38 605th 1302 53.5%
2004 68.52 462nd 1308 64.7%
2005 79.81 201st 1299 84.5%
2006 69.33 490th 1545 68.3%
2007 72.80 428th 1555 72.5%
2008 73.78 374th 1551 75.9%
2009 78.04 251st 1549 83.8%
2010 75.60 327th 1579 79.3%
2011 77.97 253rd 1597 84.2%
2012 76.38 332nd 1599 79.2%
2013 70.35 486th 1519 68.0%
2014 73.51 401st 1467 72.7%
2015 72.80 413th 1474 72.0%
2016 68.38 560th 1554 64.0%
2017 79.75 291st 1547 81.2%
2018 80.27 273rd 1530 82.2%
2019 82.73 220th 1544 85.8%
2021 78.17 291st 1433 79.7%
2022 84.33 218th 1534 85.8%
2023 86.30 169th 1534 89.0%
2024 88.82 115th 1526 92.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dormont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.11 141st 1414 90.0%
2024 83.23 139th 1432 90.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Dormont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 88.65 95th 1488 93.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Dormont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 86.09 150th 1495 90.0%
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Rank History for White students at Dormont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.43 107th 1236 91.3%
2024 90.70 46th 1229 96.3%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Open Quote The students are well cared for while being challenged to do their best. The principal literally knows every single child, and what their strengths and challenges are. He genuinely brings joy everyday. School outcomes truly are based on so many things but the way the school invites the whole community to participate and learn along with our children is beyond what I ever thought school could be about. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dormont Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 580 15 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 602
1998 567 13 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 591
1999 571 9 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 590
2000 521 10 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 545
2001 490 10 8 7 0 n/a n/a 0 515
2002 474 3 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 483
2003 474 3 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 483
2004 430 9 8 2 1 n/a n/a 0 450
2005 398 7 10 2 1 n/a n/a 0 418
2006 414 12 13 3 2 n/a n/a 0 444
2007 398 12 10 4 2 n/a n/a 0 426
2008 364 14 10 4 1 n/a n/a 0 393
2009 347 10 8 5 1 n/a n/a 5 376
2010 322 10 7 7 0 n/a n/a 8 354
2011 295 5 5 10 0 0 19 0 334
2012 303 4 3 8 0 0 16 0 334
2013 307 9 3 13 0 0 25 0 357
2014 287 8 3 12 0 0 27 0 337
2015 290 10 5 21 0 0 25 0 351
2016 303 14 4 28 0 0 23 0 372
2017 302 9 5 32 0 0 22 0 370
2018 287 13 0 25 0 0 23 0 348
2019 282 13 4 21 0 1 21 0 342
2020 288 11 2 24 0 1 43 0 369
2021 280 18 3 23 2 0 23 0 349
2022 269 26 6 21 0 0 18 0 340
2023 280 31 4 23 1 0 12 0 351
2024 290 25 3 28 3 2 6 0 357

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dormont Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 602 36.0 16.7 n/a
1998 591 36.7 16.1 n/a
1999 590 33.7 17.5 n/a
2000 545 32.7 16.7 24.8
2001 515 32.7 15.7 20.6
2002 483 28.8 16.8 21.9
2003 483 28.8 16.8 21.9
2004 450 28.2 16.0 25.6
2005 418 28.6 14.6 25.4
2006 444 30.6 14.5 22.3
2007 426 29.7 14.3 27
2008 393 30.0 13.1 30.3
2009 376 29.0 12.9 36.9
2010 354 26.2 13.4 35.5
2011 334 25.8 12.9 34.4
2012 334 23.3 14.2 37.1
2013 357 23.0 15.4 37.3
2014 337 23.8 14.1 32.6
2015 351 23.0 15.2 41.9
2016 372 26.0 14.3 48.7
2017 370 27.4 13.4 34.3
2018 348 31.4 11.0 33
2019 342 29.1 11.7 31.6
2020 369 31.2 11.7 33.3
2021 349 24.5 14.2 31.5
2022 340 28.1 12.0 34.4
2023 351 25.9 13.5 38.2
2024 357 28.5 12.4 35.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dormont Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 602 36.0 16.7 n/a
1998 591 36.7 16.1 n/a
1999 590 33.7 17.5 n/a
2000 545 32.7 16.7 24.8
2001 515 32.7 15.7 20.6
2002 483 28.8 16.8 21.9
2003 483 28.8 16.8 21.9
2004 450 28.2 16.0 25.6
2005 418 28.6 14.6 25.4
2006 444 30.6 14.5 22.3
2007 426 29.7 14.3 27
2008 393 30.0 13.1 30.3
2009 376 29.0 12.9 36.9
2010 354 26.2 13.4 35.5
2011 334 25.8 12.9 34.4
2012 334 23.3 14.2 37.1
2013 357 23.0 15.4 37.3
2014 337 23.8 14.1 32.6
2015 351 23.0 15.2 41.9
2016 372 26.0 14.3 48.7
2017 370 27.4 13.4 34.3
2018 348 31.4 11.0 33
2019 342 29.1 11.7 31.6
2020 369 31.2 11.7 33.3
2021 349 24.5 14.2 31.5
2022 340 28.1 12.0 34.4
2023 351 25.9 13.5 38.2
2024 357 28.5 12.4 35.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dormont Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $913 (5.7%) $15,046 (94.3%) $15,959
2020 $1,024 (6.2%) $15,418 (93.8%) $16,442
2021 $963 (6.2%) $14,573 (93.8%) $15,535
2022 $539 (2.9%) $18,007 (97.1%) $18,546

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dormont Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 220th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 169th of 1534 Elementary schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Dormont Elementary School)7990.9
 11.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dormont Elementary School)77.487
 9.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Dormont Elementary School)57.966.7
 8.8%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Dormont Elementary School)96.584.9
 11.6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dormont Elementary School)80.767.3
 13.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Dormont Elementary School)73.971.4
 2.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dormont Elementary School)89.179.6
 9.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Dormont Elementary School)70.376.6
 6.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Dormont Elementary School)96.584.9
 11.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Dormont Elementary School)81.877.9
 3.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students342351
 2.6%
African American1331
 138.5%
American Indian01
Asian44
Hispanic2123
 9.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White282280
 0.7%
Two or More Races2112
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.6%38.2%
 6.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dormont Elementary School

Students who attend Dormont Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Keystone Oaks Middle School
High : Keystone Oaks High School

Students at Dormont Elementary School are 81% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Yes. Dormont Elementary School ranks in the top 7.5% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 357 students attended Dormont Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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