Enrollment
395
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pleasant Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pleasant Elementary School
Pleasant Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Norwalk, Ohio, enrolling 395 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 395 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 695 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #670, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 790 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Norwalk's elementary schools, it stands alongside Main Street School (375 students): Pleasant Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.8:1 vs 22.1:1).
Norwalk City also operates Norwalk High School (699 students) and Maplehurst Elementary School (460 students) alongside Pleasant 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 Pleasant Elementary School compares
Pleasant 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,566
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
Counselors0.5 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.
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norwalk City, which includes Pleasant Elementary School.
$12,566
Per student
-14%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.5%
State 47.4%
Federal 14.1%
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 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
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
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 (~395 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pleasant Elementary School a good school?
Pleasant Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. 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 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.
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