Pleasant Grove Elementary School in Heflin, AL, served grades Pre–K through 6 with about 200 students and had a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 in 2023, ranking #513 in Alabama, showing a decline from #456 in 2022.
Math proficiency ranged between 25–29%, lower than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency was approximately equal to the state average at 45–49%, while science proficiency was between 21–39%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Minority enrollment was 22%, including 34 Hispanic students, and 61% of students qualified for free lunch in 2023, up from 49% in 2022, reflecting an increase in socioeconomic need.
Enrollment declined from 298 students in 1999 to around 200 in 2023, with teacher count decreasing from 19 to 15, and the student–teacher ratio slightly improving from 18:1 to 13:1, indicating smaller class sizes over time.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasant Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pleasant Grove Elementary School's student population of 200 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
200 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Pleasant Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Grove Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#513 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
17%
11%
Black
1%
32%
White
78%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Grove Elementary School is ranked #513 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Pleasant Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Pleasant Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cleburne County Elementary School, Ranburne Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Grove Elementary School?
200 students attend Pleasant Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Pleasant Grove Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasant Grove Elementary School?
Pleasant Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pleasant Grove Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasant Grove Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Grove Elementary School is part of Cleburne County School District.
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