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O'Block El Sch

201 Center New Texas Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15239

Top 10% School in Pennsylvania

Ranked 74 of 585 in Pennsylvania

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O'Block El Sch

201 Center New Texas Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15239

Top 10% School in Pennsylvania

Ranked 74 of 585 in Pennsylvania

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About O'Block El Sch

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 57%
Reading 67%
State average proficiency is 57% in Math and 67% in Reading.
34
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
497
Total Students
$76537
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 76.06%
Asian 4.43%
Hispanic 3.82%
Black 10.26%
Two+ Races 5.43%
Native Am. 0%
White
76.06%
Asian
4.43%
Hispanic
3.82%
Black
10.26%
Two+ Races
5.43%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 497
47.89%
238 Female
52.11%
259 Male

Student Population

497 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

497 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

O'Block El Sch Contact Information

Address

201 Center New Texas Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15239

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Phone

(412) 795-4420

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Website

pbsd.net

TOP 74 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at O'Block El Sch

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 6:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

O’Block El Sch is on the active construction planning for Plum Borough School District, whose March 10, 2026 HDG Board Presentation is posted under latest construction updates. This update also keeps families informed about ongoing facilities work and districtwide building improvements. The construction information provides a timely glimpse for O’Block El Sch families into how the campus is being considered in the context of broader planning efforts for learning spaces, safety and long-term school needs.

FAQ

Q1. What type of school setting does O'Block El Sch provide?

Ans. O'Block El Sch offers a neighborhood-based public elementary setting with daily routines, family resources, and a defined district pathway.

Q2. Does O'Block El Sch provide parent involvement opportunities?

Ans. O'Block El Sch connects families through PTO activity, digital backpack updates, district notices, and school events that support participation.

Q3. What student support resources are available at O'Block El Sch?

Ans. O'Block El Sch provides school counseling, Title I resources, safety guidance, and helpful district links for families and students.

Q4. Does O'Block El Sch offer enrichment beyond core lessons?

Ans. O'Block El Sch includes library access, classroom activities, special-area instruction, and schoolwide experiences that broaden elementary learning.

Q5. Why might families compare O'Block El Sch with nearby schools?

Ans. O'Block El Sch gives families a clear K-4 option within Plum Borough’s public school network and eastern Allegheny County.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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