Pleasant Hill School

143 Highland Avenue
Scarborough, ME 04074
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Pleasant Hill School serves 198 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 198 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

School Overview

Pleasant Hill School's student population of 198 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
198 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Pleasant Hill School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ME)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
1%
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Hispanic
1%
3%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
92%
87%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maine.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Pleasant Hill School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Pleasant Hill School often compared to?
Pleasant Hill Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eight Corners Elementary School, Blue Point School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Pleasant Hill School?
198 students attend Pleasant Hill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Pleasant Hill School students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Hill School?
Pleasant Hill School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pleasant Hill School offer ?
Pleasant Hill School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Pleasant Hill School part of?
Pleasant Hill School is part of Scarborough School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 198 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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