Serving 778 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pleasant Knoll Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 778 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasant Knoll Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Pleasant Knoll Elementary School's student population of 778 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
778 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pleasant Knoll Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Knoll Elementary School is 0.67, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#99 out of 1118 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
22%
2%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
8%
31%
White
52%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Knoll Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Knoll Elementary School is ranked #99 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Pleasant Knoll Elementary School often compared to?
Pleasant Knoll Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gold Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Knoll Elementary School?
778 students attend Pleasant Knoll Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Pleasant Knoll Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Knoll Elementary School?
Pleasant Knoll Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pleasant Knoll Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Knoll Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pleasant Knoll Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Knoll Elementary School is part of York 04 School District.
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