Enrollment
482
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Quakertown, PA
Pfaff El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Pfaff El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421989000854
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pfaff El Sch earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Quakertown · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pfaff El Sch has class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pfaff El Sch ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Quakertown, PA.
School address
District: Quakertown Community Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421989000854 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.8%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pfaff El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pfaff El Sch
Pfaff El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, enrolling 482 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 482 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 681 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #75.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 241 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Quakertown's elementary schools, it stands alongside Neidig El Sch (470 students): Pfaff El Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.5:1 vs 14.2:1).
Quakertown Community Sd also operates Quakertown Community Hs (1,570 students) and Strayer Ms (737 students) alongside Pfaff El Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pfaff El Sch compares
Pfaff El Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▼ 44% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,508
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 3.5%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Pfaff El Sch is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Quakertown Community Sd, which includes Pfaff El Sch.
$18,508
Per student
+3%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.3%
State 23.1%
Federal 4.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Pfaff El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quakertown Community Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Strayer Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Neidig El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trumbauersville El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| 6th Grade Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pfaff El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,570
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Quakertown
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Neidig El Sch
Standard public school
470 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Trumbauersville El Sch
Standard public school
376 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Richland El Sch
Standard public school
327 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Quakertown El Sch
Standard public school
265 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Springfield El Sch
Standard public school
219 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~482 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pfaff El Sch
How many students attend Pfaff El Sch?
Pfaff El Sch has 482 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Quakertown, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pfaff El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Pfaff El Sch is 15.5:1, which is 14% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pfaff El Sch?
32.8% of students at Pfaff El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pfaff El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Pfaff El Sch is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Quakertown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pfaff El Sch?
Pfaff El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pfaff El Sch rank among elementary schools in Quakertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Pfaff El Sch ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Quakertown, 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 Quakertown on the city page.
Is Pfaff El Sch a good school?
Pfaff El Sch earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Quakertown Community Sd?
Besides Pfaff El Sch, Quakertown Community Sd also operates Quakertown Community Hs (1,570 students), Strayer Ms (737 students), and Neidig El Sch (470 students). See the Quakertown Community Sd district page for the complete list.
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