Serving 690 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pfeiffer-burleigh School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 690 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pfeiffer-Burleigh School serves the northwest part of Erie, PA, covering an attendance area of approximately 2 square miles. Most families live within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pfeiffer-burleigh School's student population of 690 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
690 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Pfeiffer-burleigh School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pfeiffer-burleigh School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2472 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
41%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
22%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
6%
Showing 2002–2011. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Panthers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pfeiffer-burleigh School's ranking?
Pfeiffer-burleigh School is ranked #2472 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pfeiffer-burleigh School often compared to?
Pfeiffer-burleigh Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harding School, Union City Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Pfeiffer-burleigh School?
690 students attend Pfeiffer-burleigh School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Pfeiffer-burleigh School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pfeiffer-burleigh School?
Pfeiffer-burleigh School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pfeiffer-burleigh School offer ?
Pfeiffer-burleigh School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pfeiffer-burleigh School part of?
Pfeiffer-burleigh School is part of Erie City School District.
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