Pleasant Valley Elementary School

17625 Se Foster Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 366 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 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 (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 36%
  • : 45%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Pleasant Valley Elementary School's student population of 366 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
366 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 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.
This School
State Level (OR)
(18-19)
36%
40%
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(18-19)
45%
54%
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 Oregon by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
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%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Pleasant Valley Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
6%
2%
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White
53%
60%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Pleasant Valley Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
2%
1%
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Two or more races
10%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in OR.
0.67
This chart display the diversity score of Pleasant Valley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
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 Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pleasant Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Pleasant Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Pleasant Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Butler Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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?
366 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, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, 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 SD 28j School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 36%
  • : 45%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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