Serving 734 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pleasantview Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 734 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Pleasant View Elementary serves the southern part of the Sauk Rapids school district, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pleasantview Elementary School's student population of 734 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
734 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The STORM is an artist; the RAINBOW is its masterpiece Matshona Dhliwayo
School Rankings
Pleasantview Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasantview Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#511 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
5%
12%
White
75%
60%
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.6%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Storm
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasantview Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasantview Elementary School is ranked #511 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Pleasantview Elementary School often compared to?
Pleasantview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mississippi Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Pleasantview Elementary School?
734 students attend Pleasantview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Pleasantview Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasantview Elementary School?
Pleasantview Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pleasantview Elementary School offer ?
Pleasantview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasantview Elementary School part of?
Pleasantview Elementary School is part of Sauk Rapids-Rice School District.
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