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School Comparison

Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
vs.
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8
  • Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 reported a higher students per counselor than Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 (715:1 vs. 132:1).
  • Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 reported a higher gifted & talented than Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 (172 vs. 17).
  • Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 reported a higher chronically absent students than Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 (109 vs. 68).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 reported a higher chronically absent students than Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 (109 vs. 68).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 reported a higher gifted & talented than Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 (172 vs. 17).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 reported a higher in-school suspensions than Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 (27 vs. 13).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 reported a higher students per counselor than Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 (715:1 vs. 132:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

13 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
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
$24,007.59
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8
$24,007.59
Local revenue share
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
48.3%
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8
48.3%
State revenue share
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
40%
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8
40%
Federal revenue share
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
11.7%
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8
11.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
34.4%
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8
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.