Serving 678 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pleasant Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 678 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Pleasant Grove Elementary School serves the southern part of Pensacola, FL, covering an area of approximately 11.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 3.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasant Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Pleasant Grove Elementary School's student population of 678 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
678 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pleasant Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Grove Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#710 out of 3662 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
38%
Black
27%
21%
White
48%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.8%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Grove Elementary School is ranked #710 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Pleasant Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Pleasant Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Navy Point Elementary School, Hellen Caro Elementary School, Blue Angels Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Grove Elementary School?
678 students attend Pleasant Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Pleasant Grove Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasant Grove Elementary School?
Pleasant Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pleasant Grove Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasant Grove Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Grove Elementary School is part of Escambia School District.
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