Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Pleasant Valley School serves the southwest part of Schenectady, NY, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pleasant Valley Elementary School's student population of 351 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 76% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
351 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Valley Elementary School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4134 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
28%
10%
Hispanic
27%
31%
Black
23%
15%
White
10%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)74.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School is ranked #4134 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
351 students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Pleasant Valley Elementary School students are Asian, 27% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pleasant Valley Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pleasant Valley Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School is part of Schenectady City School District.
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