Pleasantdale Elementary School

8100 School St
La Grange, IL 60525
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 467 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Pleasantdale Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 467 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 5% in IL
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pleasantdale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Pleasantdale Elementary School's student population of 467 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
467 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Pleasantdale Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasantdale Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#66 out of 3663 schools
(Top 5%)
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65-69%
28%
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60-64%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
7%
5%
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Hispanic
15%
27%
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Black
1%
17%
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White
74%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.43
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Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pleasantdale Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasantdale Elementary School is ranked #66 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Pleasantdale Elementary School?
467 students attend Pleasantdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Pleasantdale Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasantdale Elementary School?
Pleasantdale Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pleasantdale Elementary School offer ?
Pleasantdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Pleasantdale Elementary School part of?
Pleasantdale Elementary School is part of Pleasantdale SD 107 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 467 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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