Serving 557 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pleasant Crossing Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasant Crossing Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Pleasant Crossing Elementary School's student population of 557 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
557 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pleasant Crossing Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Crossing Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#350 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
3%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
6%
13%
White
67%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Crossing Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Crossing Elementary School is ranked #350 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Pleasant Crossing Elementary School often compared to?
Pleasant Crossing Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westwood Elementary School, Grassy Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Crossing Elementary School?
557 students attend Pleasant Crossing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Pleasant Crossing Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Crossing Elementary School?
Pleasant Crossing Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pleasant Crossing Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Crossing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pleasant Crossing Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Crossing Elementary School is part of Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp School District.
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