Serving 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pleasant Garden Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Pleasant Garden Elementary serves the southern part of its school district in Pleasant Garden, NC, covering an area of approximately 33.8 square miles. Most families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, and the furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 6.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pleasant Garden Elementary School's student population of 453 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
453 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pleasant Garden Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Garden Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#999 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)61%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
14%
22%
Black
9%
24%
White
69%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.7%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Garden Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Garden Elementary School is ranked #999 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Garden Elementary School?
453 students attend Pleasant Garden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Pleasant Garden Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasant Garden Elementary School?
Pleasant Garden Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pleasant Garden Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Garden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasant Garden Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Garden Elementary School is part of Guilford County Schools.
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