Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Pleasant Grove Elementary School serves 439 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Pleasant Grove Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Pleasant Grove Elementary School's student population of 439 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
Total Students | 439 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Pleasant Grove Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Pleasant Grove Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1953 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 50% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | 1% |
Asian | 15% | 12% |
Hispanic | 25% | 54% |
Black | 1% | 5% |
White | 47% | 23% |
Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.64 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Elk Grove Unified School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Pleasant Grove Elementary School is Pleasant Grove High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Katherine L. Albiani Middle School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Edna Batey Elementary School (1.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Elk Grove Katherine L. Albiani Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 1,431 student
1.2 miles
9140 Bradshaw Rd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-5210 1.2 7-8 1,431 - Elk Grove Pleasant Grove High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,526 students
1.6 miles
9531 Bond Rd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-0230 1.6 9-12 2,526 - Elk Grove Edna Batey Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 972 students
1.9 miles
9421 Stonebrook Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 714-5520 1.9 K-6 972 - Sacramento Sheldon High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,471 students
2.6 miles
8333 Kingsbridge Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 681-7500 2.6 9-12 2,471 - Sacramento T. R. Smedberg Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 1,178 student
2.7 miles
8239 Kingsbridge Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 681-7525 2.7 7-8 1,178
School Reviews
5 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! - Posted by Student/Alumni - accor |
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