Serving 465 students in grades 3-5, Pleasant Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 465 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School's student population of 465 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
465 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Ridge Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#408 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)44%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
6%
Hispanic
17%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
67%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School is ranked #408 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Pleasant Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Pleasant Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Education & Life Skills Transition by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Ridge Elementary School?
465 students attend Pleasant Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Pleasant Ridge Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Ridge Elementary School?
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pleasant Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Pleasant Ridge Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School is part of Glenview CCSD 34 School District.
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