Enrollment
124
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pike Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pike Elementary School
Pike Elementary School is a small elementary school in Cambridge, Ohio, enrolling 124 students.
At 17.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Ohio schools, with 124 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 26 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #7.
13.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding East Muskingum Local spends $11,797 per pupil, 20% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Cambridge's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cambridge Primary School (433 students): Pike Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.7:1 vs 18:1).
East Muskingum Local also operates John Glenn High School (542 students) and East Muskingum Middle School (523 students) alongside Pike Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pike Elementary School compares
Pike Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,797
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Muskingum Local, which includes Pike Elementary School.
$11,797
Per student
-20%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.9%
State 44.2%
Federal 15.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~124 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pike Elementary School a good school?
Pike Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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