Serving 492 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Pleasant Valley Elementary School's student population of 492 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
492 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Valley Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#150 out of 1276 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
2%
32%
White
95%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School is ranked #150 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Pleasant Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Pleasant Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kitty Stone Elementary School, Wellborn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
492 students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Pleasant Valley Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Pleasant Valley Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Pleasant Valley Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School is part of Calhoun County School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day for Students/Graduation
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
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