- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cambridge, OH
Pike Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pike Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390488303419
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pike Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Cambridge · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 20.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pike Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pike Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Cambridge, OH.
School address
District: East Muskingum Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390488303419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Pike Elementary School shrank from 124 students in 2022-23 to 116 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.3 → 5.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 390488303419 · Cambridge, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
124 enr · 17.7:1 · 20.2% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: John Glenn High School (542 students)
Pike Elementary School shrank from 124 students in 2022-23 to 116 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 7.3 → 5.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Pike Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Glenn Hig
John Glenn High School
542 students
- East Muskingum
East Muskingum Middle School
523 students
- Larry Miller I
Larry Miller Intermediate Elementary School
489 students
- New Concord El
New Concord Elementary School
294 students
- Perry Elementa 187
Perry Elementary School
187 students
- This school 124
Pike Elementary School
124 students
What this shows Pike Elementary School reports 124 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pike Elementary School compares
Pike Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.2% | ▼ 36% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 54% in Ohio - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.7%
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
$11,636
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Muskingum Local reports $11,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pike Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Glenn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Muskingum Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Larry Miller Intermediate Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Concord Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pike Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 31.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Cambridge
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~124 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pike Elementary School
How many students attend Pike Elementary School?
Pike Elementary School has 124 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cambridge, OH. CCD year-over-year: 124 (2022-23) → 116 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pike Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pike Elementary School is 17.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% higher 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 Pike Elementary School?
20.2% of students at Pike Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pike Elementary School?
Pike Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pike Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Cambridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Pike Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Cambridge, 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 Cambridge on the city page.
What other schools are in East Muskingum Local?
Besides Pike Elementary School, East Muskingum Local also operates John Glenn High School (542 students), East Muskingum Middle School (523 students), and Larry Miller Intermediate Elementary School (489 students). See the East Muskingum Local district page for the complete list.