Pleasant Elementary School

16 S Pleasant St
Norwalk, OH 44857
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 395 students in grades 2-4, Pleasant Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 2-4
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 20% in OH
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • : Pleasant Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Norwalk, OH school district, encompassing approximately 31.9 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 3.1 miles and the furthest edge reaching 7.2 miles.
  • 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 grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
395 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Pleasant Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#520 out of 3181 schools
(Top 20%)
80-84%
54%
70-74%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
8%
Black
2%
17%
White
79%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.36
(22-23)
16%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #520 out of 3,181 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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% 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?
79% of Pleasant Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasant Elementary School?
Pleasant Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, 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 2-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasant Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Elementary School is part of Norwalk City School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 2-4
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • : Pleasant Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Norwalk, OH school district, encompassing approximately 31.9 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 3.1 miles and the furthest edge reaching 7.2 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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