- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Massillon, OH
Pfeiffer Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Pfeiffer Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390499203751
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pfeiffer Intermediate School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 13
- elementary schools in Massillon · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pfeiffer Intermediate School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pfeiffer Intermediate School ranks #1 of 13 elementary schools in Massillon, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Pfeiffer Intermediate School held near 590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.4 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 390499203751 · Massillon, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
587 enr · 15.4:1 · 27.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Perry High School (1,456 students)
Pfeiffer Intermediate School held near 590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.4 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Pfeiffer Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Perry High Sch
Perry High School
1,456 students
- This school
Pfeiffer Intermediate School
587 students
- Edison Middle
Edison Middle School
585 students
- Watson Element 515
Watson Elementary School
515 students
- Genoa Elementa 474
Genoa Elementary School
474 students
- Lohr Elementar 445
Lohr Elementary School
445 students
What this shows Pfeiffer Intermediate School reports 587 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pfeiffer Intermediate School compares
Pfeiffer Intermediate 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 14% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 587 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
587
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Ohio - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.4%
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
$13,035
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 83.1%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 3.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.0, Pfeiffer Intermediate School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Perry Local reports $13,035 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pfeiffer Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Watson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Genoa Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lohr Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pfeiffer Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 29.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Massillon
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Jackson Memorial Middle School
Standard public school
1,313 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Massillon Intermediate School
Standard public school
900 students 20:1 students per teacher
Strausser Elementary School
Standard public school
819 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Sauder Elementary School
Standard public school
722 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Watson Elementary School
Standard public school
515 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Tuslaw Elementary School
Standard public school
482 students 20.1:1 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 (~587 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pfeiffer Intermediate School
How many students attend Pfeiffer Intermediate School?
Pfeiffer Intermediate School has 587 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Massillon, OH. CCD year-over-year: 591 (2022-23) → 590 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pfeiffer Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pfeiffer Intermediate School is 15.4:1, which is 15% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 2% 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 Intermediate School?
27.1% of students at Pfeiffer Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pfeiffer Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Pfeiffer Intermediate School is White at 83.1% of enrollment, in Massillon, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pfeiffer Intermediate School?
Pfeiffer Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Massillon?
By Resource Investment Index, Pfeiffer Intermediate School ranks #1 of 13 elementary schools in Massillon, 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 Massillon on the city page.
What other schools are in Perry Local?
Besides Pfeiffer Intermediate School, Perry Local also operates Perry High School (1,456 students), Edison Middle School (585 students), and Watson Elementary School (515 students). See the Perry Local district page for the complete list.