Pleasant Elementary School

16 S Pleasant St
Norwalk, OH 44857
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 395 students in grades 1-3, Pleasant Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-3
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 20% in OH
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Pleasant Elementary School's student population of 395 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
Total Students
395 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Pleasant Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
#410 out of 3137 schools
(Top 20%)
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70-74%
50%
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75-79%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
11%
7%
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Black
1%
17%
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White
85%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pleasant Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Elementary School is ranked #410 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Elementary School?
395 students attend Pleasant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Pleasant Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Elementary School?
Pleasant Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pleasant Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-3
What school district is Pleasant Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Elementary School is part of Norwalk City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-3
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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