Serving 164 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 164 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pleasant Valley Elementary School's student population of 164 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
164 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Valley Elementary School is 0.49, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1158 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
27%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
66%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School is ranked #1158 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
164 students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Pleasant Valley Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pleasant Valley Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Pleasant Valley Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School is part of Carthage R-IX School District.
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