Pleasant Valley Elementary School

17625 Se Foster Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Pleasant Valley Elementary School serves 360 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 36%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Pleasant Valley Elementary School's student population of 360 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
360 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Pleasant Valley Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OR)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
36%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
45%
54%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
13%
4%
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Hispanic
16%
25%
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Black
9%
2%
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White
53%
60%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
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Two or more races
8%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.67
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Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
360 students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Pleasant Valley Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 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 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pleasant Valley Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Pleasant Valley Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School is part of Centennial School District 28j.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 36%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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