Serving 763 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 763 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pleasant Valley Elementary School's student population of 763 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
763 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Valley Elementary School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1733 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
11%
7%
Black
9%
17%
White
66%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School is ranked #1733 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
763 students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Pleasant Valley Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pleasant Valley Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Pleasant Valley Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School is part of Parma City School District.
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