Serving 422 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pleasantville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pleasantville Elementary School's student population of 422 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pleasantville Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasantville Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#715 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
n/a
7%
White
94%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasantville Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasantville Elementary School is ranked #715 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Pleasantville Elementary School often compared to?
Pleasantville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Pleasantville Elementary School?
422 students attend Pleasantville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Pleasantville Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasantville Elementary School?
Pleasantville Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pleasantville Elementary School offer ?
Pleasantville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasantville Elementary School part of?
Pleasantville Elementary School is part of Pleasantville Comm School District.
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