Serving 557 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pleasant Union Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasant Union Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Pleasant Union Elementary School's student population of 557 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
557 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pleasant Union Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Union Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#155 out of 2568 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
9%
25%
White
76%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Union Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Union Elementary School is ranked #155 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Pleasant Union Elementary School often compared to?
Pleasant Union Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brassfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Union Elementary School?
557 students attend Pleasant Union Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Pleasant Union Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Union Elementary School?
Pleasant Union Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pleasant Union Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Union Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pleasant Union Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Union Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
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