Serving 493 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pleasants Lane Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: J.E.B. Stuart Elementary serves the west part of Petersburg, VA, covering an area of approximately 5.2 square miles. Most students live within a 1.4-mile average distance from the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pleasants Lane Elementary School's student population of 493 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
493 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pleasants Lane Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasants Lane Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1752 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
78%
21%
White
3%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasants Lane Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasants Lane Elementary School is ranked #1752 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Pleasants Lane Elementary School often compared to?
Pleasants Lane Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cool Spring Elementary School, Walnut Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Pleasants Lane Elementary School?
493 students attend Pleasants Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Pleasants Lane Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasants Lane Elementary School?
Pleasants Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pleasants Lane Elementary School offer ?
Pleasants Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pleasants Lane Elementary School part of?
Pleasants Lane Elementary School is part of Petersburg City School District.
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