Pleasant Grove Elementary School

10160 Pleasant Grove Sch Rd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624

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Top 20%

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Pleasant Grove Elementary School serves 369 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

Pleasant Grove Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 369 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pleasant Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Pleasant Grove Elementary School's student population of 369 students has declined by 18% over five school years.

The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

369 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

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Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Pleasant Grove Elementary School by grade.

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Pleasant Grove Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Pleasant Grove Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#536 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Pleasant Grove Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

55%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pleasant Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

59%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pleasant Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

26:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Pleasant Grove Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

18%

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Pleasant Grove Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hispanic

26%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Pleasant Grove Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

40%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Pleasant Grove Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

13%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.73

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Pleasant Grove Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

26%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pleasant Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Elk Grove Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pleasant Grove Elementary School's ranking?

Pleasant Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Pleasant Grove Elementary School?

369 students attend Pleasant Grove Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

40% of Pleasant Grove Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 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 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Pleasant Grove Elementary School offer ?

Pleasant Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Pleasant Grove Elementary School part of?

Pleasant Grove Elementary School is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.

School Reviews

5 6/23/2008

Excellent leadership by a tireless principal, energetic teaching staff with a friendly front office. Parents are respected, involved, supportive in this nearly 150 year old school!

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 369 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education