- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norwalk, OH
Pleasant Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390445601458
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Norwalk · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 34.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Norwalk, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Pleasant Elementary School held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 390445601458 · Norwalk, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 20.8:1 · 34.3% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Norwalk High School (699 students)
Pleasant Elementary School held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norwalk High S
Norwalk High School
699 students
- Maplehurst Ele
Maplehurst Elementary School
460 students
- This school
Pleasant Elementary School
395 students
- Main Street Sc
Main Street School
375 students
- Norwalk Middle
Norwalk Middle School
332 students
- League Element 192
League Elementary School
192 students
What this shows Pleasant Elementary School reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Elementary School compares
Pleasant 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.3% | ▲ 9% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Ohio - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$13,649
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
Counselors0.5 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.
Student demographics
White 79.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, Pleasant Elementary School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Norwalk City reports $13,649 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pleasant Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maplehurst Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Main Street School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norwalk Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| League Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Norwalk
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 (~395 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Elementary School
How many students attend Pleasant Elementary School?
Pleasant Elementary School has 395 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norwalk, OH. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Elementary School is 20.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasant Elementary School?
34.3% of students at Pleasant Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Elementary School is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in Norwalk, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Elementary School?
Pleasant Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Pleasant Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Norwalk?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Norwalk, 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 Norwalk on the city page.
What other schools are in Norwalk City?
Besides Pleasant Elementary School, Norwalk City also operates Norwalk High School (699 students), Maplehurst Elementary School (460 students), and Main Street School (375 students). See the Norwalk City district page for the complete list.