- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Akron, OH
Pfeiffer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pfeiffer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390434800048
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pfeiffer Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #11 of 38
- elementary schools in Akron · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 194
- students enrolled
Pfeiffer Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pfeiffer Elementary School ranks #11 of 38 elementary schools in Akron, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Pfeiffer Elementary School held near 202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 390434800048 · Akron, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
194 enr · 11.4:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Firestone Community Learning Center (1,033 students)
Pfeiffer Elementary School held near 202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Pfeiffer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Firestone Comm
Firestone Community Learning Center
1,033 students
- Buchtel Commun
Buchtel Community Learning Center
994 students
- East Community
East Community Learning Center
923 students
- Garfield Commu
Garfield Community Learning Center
912 students
- North High Sch
North High School
900 students
- This school 194
Pfeiffer Elementary School
194 students
What this shows Pfeiffer Elementary School reports 194 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pfeiffer Elementary School compares
Pfeiffer Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 37% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 194 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
194
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 8% in Ohio - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
71.6%
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
$20,491
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.4%
White 32.5%
Two or More 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Pfeiffer Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Akron City reports $20,491 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pfeiffer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firestone Community Learning Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buchtel Community Learning Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Community Learning Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garfield Community Learning Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pfeiffer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 994
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Akron
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bath Elementary School
Standard public school
662 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Findley Community Learning Center
Standard public school
555 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Nolley Elementary School
Standard public school
527 students
I Promise School
Standard public school
478 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
Spring Hill Elementary
Standard public school
478 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Harris/Jackson Community Learning Center
Standard public school
473 students 10.1:1 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 (~194 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pfeiffer Elementary School
How many students attend Pfeiffer Elementary School?
Pfeiffer Elementary School has 194 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Akron, OH. CCD year-over-year: 210 (2022-23) → 202 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pfeiffer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pfeiffer Elementary School is 11.4:1, which is 37% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pfeiffer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pfeiffer Elementary School is African American at 45.4% of enrollment, in Akron, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pfeiffer Elementary School?
Pfeiffer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Akron?
By Resource Investment Index, Pfeiffer Elementary School ranks #11 of 38 elementary schools in Akron, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Akron on the city page.
What other schools are in Akron City?
Besides Pfeiffer Elementary School, Akron City also operates Firestone Community Learning Center (1,033 students), Buchtel Community Learning Center (994 students), and East Community Learning Center (923 students). See the Akron City district page for the complete list.