- Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 reported a higher students per counselor than Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy (715:1 vs. 362.5:1).
- Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 (320 vs. 109).
- Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy reported a higher in-school suspensions than Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 (177 vs. 27).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 (320 vs. 109).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 reported a higher gifted & talented than Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy (172 vs. 38).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy reported a higher in-school suspensions than Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 (177 vs. 27).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 reported a higher students per counselor than Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy (715:1 vs. 362.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
17 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy
$23,641.37
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
$24,007.59
Local revenue share
Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy
53.5%
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
48.3%
State revenue share
Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy
35.6%
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
40%
Federal revenue share
Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy
10.8%
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
11.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy
47.3%
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
34.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Allegheny County
$76,393
Allegheny County
$76,393
Poverty rate
Allegheny County
11.2%
Allegheny County
11.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Allegheny County
44.8%
Allegheny County
44.8%
Unemployment rate
Allegheny County
3.5%
Allegheny County
3.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.