- Enrollment
- 2,501
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Erie, PA
Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch
Federal NCES profile for Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 420930007035
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #10 of 14
- schools in Erie · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch ranks #10 of 14 schools in Erie, PA.
School address
District: Erie City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420930007035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch grew from 565 students in 2022-23 to 612 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 420930007035 · Erie, PA Other · MID · TRAD
690 enr · 13.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Erie Hs (2,501 students)
Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch grew from 565 students in 2022-23 to 612 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Erie Hs
Erie Hs
2,501 students
- Woodrow Wilson 769
Woodrow Wilson Ms
769 students
- Northwest Pa C 750
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy
750 students
- Strong Vincent 711
Strong Vincent Ms
711 students
- This school 690
Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch
690 students
- East Ms 672
East Ms
672 students
What this shows Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch reports 690 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch compares
Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 690 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
690
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,072
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 690 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 40.6%
White 22.5%
Two or More 22.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Asian 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 40.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Erie City Sd reports $18,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Strong Vincent Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Erie
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Harding Sch
Standard public school
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Perseus House Cs of Excellence
Standard public school
627 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Belle Valley El Sch
Standard public school
626 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Iroquois Jshs
Standard public school
560 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Grover Cleveland El Sch
Standard public school
559 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Joanna Connell Sch
Standard public school
556 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~690 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch
How many students attend Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch?
Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch has 690 students enrolled. It is a public school in Erie, PA. CCD year-over-year: 565 (2022-23) → 612 (2023-24), up 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch is 13.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% 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 Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch?
100.0% of students at Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch?
The largest demographic group at Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch is African American at 40.6% of enrollment, in Erie, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch?
Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch rank among schools in Erie?
By Resource Investment Index, Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch ranks #10 of 14 schools in Erie, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Erie on the city page.
What other schools are in Erie City Sd?
Besides Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch, Erie City Sd also operates Erie Hs (2,501 students), Woodrow Wilson Ms (769 students), and Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy (750 students). See the Erie City Sd district page for the complete list.