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Pleasant Valley Elementary School

2000 W 29th St No
Wichita, KS 67204

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Pleasant Valley Elementary School serves 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Pleasant Valley Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 307 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in KS
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Pleasant Valley Elementary School's student population of 307 students has declined by 17% over five school years.

The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

307 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Pleasant Valley Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Pleasant Valley Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KS)

Overall Testing Rank

#1197 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Pleasant Valley Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

6-9%

28%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pleasant Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

10-14%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pleasant Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Pleasant Valley Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

Hispanic

60%

20%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Pleasant Valley Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

10%

White

24%

63%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Pleasant Valley Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.58

0.56

This chart display the diversity score of Pleasant Valley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

73%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pleasant Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

12%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Wichita School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pleasant Valley Elementary School's ranking?

Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%).

What schools are Pleasant Valley Elementary School often compared to?

Pleasant Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Earhart Environ Magnet Elementary School, Ortiz Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).

How many students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School?

307 students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

60% of Pleasant Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Valley Elementary School?

Pleasant Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Pleasant Valley Elementary School offer ?

Pleasant Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Pleasant Valley Elementary School part of?

Pleasant Valley Elementary School is part of Wichita School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 307 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education