Pleasant Hill Primary

304 Eklund St
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Pleasant Hill Primary serves 490 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 490 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Pleasant Hill Primary's student population of 490 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
490 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Pleasant Hill Primary is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
7%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pleasant Hill Primary and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pleasant Hill Primary and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
88%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pleasant Hill Primary and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Pleasant Hill Primary and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pleasant Hill Primary.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Pleasant Hill Primary and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pleasant Hill Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pleasant Hill Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Pleasant Hill Primary often compared to?
Pleasant Hill Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Gladden Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Pleasant Hill Primary?
490 students attend Pleasant Hill Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Pleasant Hill Primary students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Hill Primary?
Pleasant Hill Primary has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pleasant Hill Primary offer ?
Pleasant Hill Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Pleasant Hill Primary part of?
Pleasant Hill Primary is part of Pleasant Hill R-III School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 490 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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