Pleasant Valley Elementary School

476 Polk Township Road
Kunkletown, PA 18058
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 1,188 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 1,188 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 50% in PA
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Pleasant Valley Elementary School's student population of 1,188 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,188 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
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School Rankings

Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Valley Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
This School
State Level (PA)
#993 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
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62%
36%
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55%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pleasant Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
16%
14%
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Black
4%
14%
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White
72%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
This chart display the diversity score of Pleasant Valley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pleasant Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School is ranked #993 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pleasant Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Pleasant Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
1,188 students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Pleasant Valley Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pleasant Valley Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasant Valley Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School is part of Pleasant Valley SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 1,188 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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