Serving 570 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pleasant Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasant Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Pleasant Hill Elementary School's student population of 570 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pleasant Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Hill Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#602 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
25%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
42%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Hill Elementary School is ranked #602 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pleasant Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Pleasant Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Strandwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Hill Elementary School?
570 students attend Pleasant Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Pleasant Hill Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Hill Elementary School?
Pleasant Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pleasant Hill Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pleasant Hill Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Hill Elementary School is part of MT. Diablo Unified School District.
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