Pleasantview Elementary School

110 Milwaukee St
Lakefield, MN 56150
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 166 students in grades 4-5, Pleasantview Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 166 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 30% in MN
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pleasantview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Pleasantview Elementary School's student population of 166 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
166 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Pleasantview Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasantview Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#360 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
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55-59%
45%
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55-59%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pleasantview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
9%
10%
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Black
3%
12%
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White
81%
63%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.34
This chart display the diversity score of Pleasantview Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pleasantview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pleasantview Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasantview Elementary School is ranked #360 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Pleasantview Elementary School?
166 students attend Pleasantview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Pleasantview Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasantview Elementary School?
Pleasantview Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pleasantview Elementary School offer ?
Pleasantview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Pleasantview Elementary School part of?
Pleasantview Elementary School is part of Jackson County Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 166 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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