Pfeiffer Elementary School

	2081 9th Street S.W. Akron OH 44314 330/848-5244; Fax: 330/848-5249 Pfeiffer's ODE report card/demographic
Grades: K-5 Colors: Blue and Gold Mascot: Pirate Average Class Size: 19.31 – Average Enrollment: 251 School Day: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Principal: Debra Michalec
What makes Pfeiffer special? Pfeiffer is recognized for academic improvement. Pfeiffer is characterized by high expectations for all students and a positive learning environment. The small enrollment allows a warm relationship to develop among staff, students and community. Each year, the Harold Stroll Scholarship is awarded to two former Pfeiffer students who graduate from Kenmore High School. The PTA received the 2003-04 volunteer recognition certificate and plaque of appreciation for extraordinary volunteerism in Akron Public Schools. Pfeiffer offers the 100 Book Challenge and after-school tutoring. Pfeiffer's highly-active PTA sponsors the Reading Is Fundamental program four times per year and distributes free books to students. Pfeiffer is an active participant in the OhioReads program. The school has an active partnership with the Kenmore Ministerial Alliance. Pfeiffer participates in the Nike PE2GO program using curriculum from SPARK (Sports, Play and Active Recreation for Kids). Pfeiffer has computers in each classroom. Student attendance is among the highest in the district. The staff is highly qualified and place a priority on professional development. Title 1 sponsors before- and after-school tutoring. Teachers have an average of 22 years of experience, and 55% hold a master's degree or higher. History Constructed in 1917 Addition in 1960 Named in honor of Jacob (1861-1945) and William Pfeiffer In the early 1890s, brothers Jacob and William Pfeiffer, along with three others, opened a company called the Miller Rubber Co. By 1896, Jacob had bought out three of the partners. In 1900, he was president; and William was secretary-treasurer of the company. During the late 1920s, the company ran into financial difficulty; and, in 1930, it was purchased by the B.F. Goodrich Co. The two Pfeiffer brothers donated land for the building of a school which was originally called Overlook after the allotment surrounding the school site. The name was later changed to Pfeiffer to honor these two prominent Akron citizens. Directions Left on Broadway to Perkins Left on Perkins to Innerbelt Follow Innerbelt to I-77 North and the East Ave. exit Follow the exit ramp to East Ave. (South sign) to Clearview Ave. (opposite the gas station) Left on Clearview Ave. to 13th St. S.W. Right on 13th St. S.W. approximately .7 miles to Polk Ave. Left on Polk Ave. to 9th St. S.W. and school (parking lot is off Polk Ave.)

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