Serving 389 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pleasantville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pleasantville Elementary School serves the northern part of New Castle, DE, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 1.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pleasantville Elementary School's student population of 389 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
389 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pleasantville Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasantville Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#138 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
27%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
43%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
23%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.2%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
33%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%
Showing 2004–2013. View full 15-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasantville Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasantville Elementary School is ranked #138 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Pleasantville Elementary School often compared to?
Pleasantville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Castle Elementary School, Southern Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Pleasantville Elementary School?
389 students attend Pleasantville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Pleasantville Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasantville Elementary School?
Pleasantville Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pleasantville Elementary School offer ?
Pleasantville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasantville Elementary School part of?
Pleasantville Elementary School is part of Colonial School District.
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