Pleasant Valley Elementary School

405 Surrey Drive
Reno, NV 89511
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 332 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 10% in NV
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Pleasant Valley Elementary School's student population of 332 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Valley Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NV)
#51 out of 692 schools
(Top 10%)
55-59%
28%
65-69%
44%
20-29%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
14%
45%
Black
1%
12%
White
82%
27%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
0.31
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pleasant Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School is ranked #51 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Pleasant Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Pleasant Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brown Elementary School, Caughlin Ranch Elementary School, Doral Academy Of Northern Nevada by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
332 students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Pleasant Valley Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Pleasant Valley Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasant Valley Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School is part of Washoe County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 332 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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