- Enrollment
- 1,570
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Pfaff El Sch held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 421989000854 · Quakertown, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 15.5:1 · 32.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Quakertown Community Hs (1,570 students)
Pfaff El Sch held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Pfaff El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Quakertown Com
Quakertown Community Hs
1,570 students
- Strayer Ms
Strayer Ms
737 students
- This school 482
Pfaff El Sch
482 students
- Neidig El Sch 470
Neidig El Sch
470 students
- Trumbauersvill 376
Trumbauersville El Sch
376 students
- 6th Grade Cent 331
6th Grade Center
331 students
What this shows Pfaff El Sch reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pfaff El Sch compares
Pfaff El 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,683
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
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.
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
District finance for Quakertown Community Sd reports $19,683 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~482 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.