Serving 507 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pleasant Glade Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasant Glade Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Pleasant Glade Elementary School's student population of 507 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
507 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Pleasant Glade Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Glade Elementary School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1056 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
53%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
17%
9%

Hispanic
19%
26%

Black
5%
5%

White
34%
48%

Hawaiian
5%
2%

Two or more races
19%
9%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
49%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Glade Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Glade Elementary School is ranked #1056 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Pleasant Glade Elementary School often compared to?
Pleasant Glade Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horizons Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Glade Elementary School?
507 students attend Pleasant Glade Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Pleasant Glade Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Glade Elementary School?
Pleasant Glade Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pleasant Glade Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Glade Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pleasant Glade Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Glade Elementary School is part of North Thurston School District.
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