Serving 720 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pleasant Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 720 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pleasant Hill Elementary serves the northeast part of Leander, TX, with an attendance zone covering approximately 8.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, and the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 2.3 miles, reaching up to 3.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pleasant Hill Elementary School's student population of 720 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
720 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pleasant Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Hill Elementary School is 0.72, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3527 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
20%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Hill Elementary School is ranked #3527 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Pleasant Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Pleasant Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Axtell Elementary School, Liberty Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Hill Elementary School?
720 students attend Pleasant Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Pleasant Hill Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasant Hill Elementary School?
Pleasant Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pleasant Hill Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pleasant Hill Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Hill Elementary School is part of Leander Independent School District.
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