Pleasant Grove Elementary School ranked #1025 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from a peak rank of #137 in 2012, placing it in the bottom 50% statewide.
Math proficiency was 9% in 2023, lower than the Alabama state average of 30%; reading proficiency was 28%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 10–14%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 728 students in 2017 to 595 in 2023, while minority enrollment remained high at 96%, with 538 Black (not Hispanic) students out of 595 total.
The school served grades Pre–K through 6 with a 2023 enrollment of 595 students and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1.
Approximately 48% of students were eligible for free lunch in 2023, indicating sustained socioeconomic need in this Jefferson County, Alabama public elementary school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pleasant Grove Elementary School's student population of 524 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
524 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pleasant Grove Elementary School ranks within the bottom 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 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1025 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
91%
31%
White
4%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.2%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Grove Elementary School is ranked #1025 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Grove Elementary School?
524 students attend Pleasant Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Pleasant Grove Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasant Grove Elementary School?
Pleasant Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama 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 Jefferson County School District.
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