303 Church St
Pleasanton, NE 68866
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Pleasanton Elementary School serves 168 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Pleasanton Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 168 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in NE
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

School Overview

Pleasanton Elementary School's student population of 168 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
168 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Pleasanton Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Pleasanton Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NE)
Overall Testing Rank
#718 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
20%
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Black
n/a
7%
White
98%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.04
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

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

25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).

How many students attend Pleasanton Elementary School?

168 students attend Pleasanton Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

98% of Pleasanton Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasanton Elementary School?

Pleasanton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.

What grades does Pleasanton Elementary School offer ?

Pleasanton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6

What school district is Pleasanton Elementary School part of?

Pleasanton Elementary School is part of Pleasanton Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 168 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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