Pleasanton School District

303 Church St
Pleasanton, NE 68866-0190
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 304 students in Pleasanton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Pleasanton School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,094 Schools
# Students
304 Students
329,255 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
23,934 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Pleasanton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 246 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#187 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Pleasanton   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pleasanton   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pleasanton   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pleasanton   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Pleasanton   School District and public school graduation rate of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.06
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
9,839 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
69,524 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
21%
# Black Students
n/a
21,562 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
294 Students
208,151 Students
% White Students
97%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
520 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
14,982 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
16
19,472
# Students in K Grade:
31
22,931
# Students in 1st Grade:
17
23,393
# Students in 2nd Grade:
20
23,143
# Students in 3rd Grade:
22
23,411
# Students in 4th Grade:
29
23,163
# Students in 5th Grade:
25
23,306
# Students in 6th Grade:
16
23,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
24
23,866
# Students in 8th Grade:
25
24,410
# Students in 9th Grade:
21
25,240
# Students in 10th Grade:
23
24,014
# Students in 11th Grade:
24
24,070
# Students in 12th Grade:
11
25,648
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,539 is higher than the state median of $15,429. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,678 is less than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$5,080 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Pleasanton   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$4 MM
$5,511 MM
This chart displays total spending of Pleasanton   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,539
$15,429
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Pleasanton   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,678
$16,737
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Pleasanton   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Pleasanton School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasanton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
303 Church St
Pleasanton, NE 68866
(308) 388-2041
Grades: PK-6
| 176 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasanton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
303 Church St
Pleasanton, NE 68866
(308) 388-2041
Grades: 7-12
| 128 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pleasanton School District?
Pleasanton School District manages 2 public schools serving 304 students.
What is the rank of Pleasanton School District?
Pleasanton School District is ranked #208 out of 246 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasanton School District?
97% of Pleasanton School District students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pleasanton School District?
Pleasanton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Pleasanton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,678 is less than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 304 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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