Serving 164 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 164 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Pleasant Valley Elementary School's student population of 164 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
164 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Valley Elementary School is 0.49, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#16 out of 2092 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
27%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
66%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School is ranked #16 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
164 students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Pleasant Valley Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, 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 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pleasant Valley Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Pleasant Valley Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School is part of Carthage R-IX School District.
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