Serving 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mount Pleasant Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Pleasant Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mount Pleasant Elementary School's student population of 258 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Mount Pleasant Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Pleasant Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#816 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
2%
22%
White
73%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Pleasant Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Pleasant Elementary School is ranked #816 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Mount Pleasant Elementary School?
258 students attend Mount Pleasant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Mount Pleasant Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Pleasant Elementary School?
Mount Pleasant Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mount Pleasant Elementary School offer ?
Mount Pleasant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Mount Pleasant Elementary School part of?
Mount Pleasant Elementary School is part of Roanoke County School District.
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