- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsburgh, PA
Marzolf Primary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Marzolf Primary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422120005101
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marzolf Primary Sch earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #26 of 62
- elementary schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Marzolf Primary Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marzolf Primary Sch ranks #26 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Shaler Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422120005101 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Marzolf Primary Sch held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.4 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 422120005101 · Pittsburgh, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 13:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Shaler Area Hs (1,160 students)
Marzolf Primary Sch held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.4 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Marzolf Primary Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shaler Area Hs
Shaler Area Hs
1,160 students
- Shaler Area El
Shaler Area El Sch
870 students
- Shaler Area Ms
Shaler Area Ms
589 students
- Scott Primary 394
Scott Primary Sch
394 students
- Burchfield Pri 339
Burchfield Primary Sch
339 students
- This school 337
Marzolf Primary Sch
337 students
What this shows Marzolf Primary Sch reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marzolf Primary Sch compares
Marzolf Primary Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▼ 26% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,908
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.8%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.7, Marzolf Primary Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shaler Area Sd reports $20,908 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marzolf Primary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaler Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shaler Area El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shaler Area Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scott Primary Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burchfield Primary Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marzolf Primary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Penn Hills El Sch
Standard public school
1,228 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Mcknight El Sch
Standard public school
875 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Chartiers Valley Intrmd School
Standard public school
801 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Standard public school
789 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Ohara El Sch
Standard public school
726 students 14:1 students per teacher
J.E. Harrison Education Ctr
Standard public school
716 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marzolf Primary Sch
How many students attend Marzolf Primary Sch?
Marzolf Primary Sch has 337 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marzolf Primary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Marzolf Primary Sch is 13:1, which is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marzolf Primary Sch?
42.9% of students at Marzolf Primary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marzolf Primary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Marzolf Primary Sch is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marzolf Primary Sch?
Marzolf Primary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marzolf Primary Sch rank among elementary schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Marzolf Primary Sch ranks #26 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pittsburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in Shaler Area Sd?
Besides Marzolf Primary Sch, Shaler Area Sd also operates Shaler Area Hs (1,160 students), Shaler Area El Sch (870 students), and Shaler Area Ms (589 students). See the Shaler Area Sd district page for the complete list.