Ohara Elementary School
Ohara Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades K-5 | Fox Chapel Area SD
Ohara Elementary School is located in Pittsburgh, PA and is one of 4 elementary schools in Fox Chapel Area School District. It is a public school that serves 709 students in grades K-5.
Ohara Elementary School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Pennsylvania in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Ohara Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Ohara Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Ohara Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Ohara Elementary School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Pennsylvania in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Ohara Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Ohara Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Ohara Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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This is our 12th consecutive year at O'Hara Elementary and we have had nothing but positive experiences. These students are VERY prepared for middle school and are exposed to so many wonderful things. Foreign languages, art, music and Camp Allegheny really help these young minds to grow!! I would strongly recommend this elementary experience for all children!!
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 709
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Ohara Elementary School had 9% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Pennsylvania had 38% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
85%
Asian/Pacific Islander
11%
Hispanic
2%
Two or More Races
1%
Black
1%
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Fox Chapel Area SD District Spending
$14,177Per Pupil
The Fox Chapel Area SD spends $14,177 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 65% on instruction, 33% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Fox Chapel Area SD District
13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Ohara Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the PSSA
What is it?
The PSSA is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The PSSA also evaluated how well school programs enable students to master the standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels: below basic, basic, proficient and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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