Pleasant Grove Elementary School

2725 Cleveland Hwy
Dalton, GA 30721
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 443 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pleasant Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 443 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 30% in GA
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pleasant Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Pleasant Grove Elementary School's student population of 443 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
443 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Pleasant Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Grove Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#482 out of 2204 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pleasant Grove Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pleasant Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pleasant Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pleasant Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Pleasant Grove Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pleasant Grove Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Hispanic
59%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pleasant Grove Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pleasant Grove Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
35%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pleasant Grove Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Pleasant Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia 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 Grove Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Pleasant Grove Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pleasant Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pleasant Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pleasant Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Grove Elementary School is ranked #482 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Pleasant Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Pleasant Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cohutta Elementary School, Varnell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Grove Elementary School?
443 students attend Pleasant Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Pleasant Grove Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Grove Elementary School?
Pleasant Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pleasant Grove Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pleasant Grove Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Grove Elementary School is part of Whitfield County School District.

School Reviews

5   6/30/2018
I think this school is great. My kids attitude towards learning changed a lot. Not saying their previous school was bad. But this school teachers took time to teach my children, the things they were not doing in their other school. I really appreciate all the teachers in Pleasant Grove.
- Posted by Parent - Fatima

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 443 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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