Serving 241 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pleasant Lane Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasant Lane Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Pleasant Lane Elementary School's student population of 241 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pleasant Lane Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Lane Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#506 out of 3663 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
14%
27%
Black
3%
17%
White
78%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Lane Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Lane Elementary School is ranked #506 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Pleasant Lane Elementary School often compared to?
Pleasant Lane Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Park View Elementary School, Butterfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Lane Elementary School?
241 students attend Pleasant Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Pleasant Lane Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Lane Elementary School?
Pleasant Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pleasant Lane Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pleasant Lane Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Lane Elementary School is part of Lombard SD 44 School District.
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