Pleasant Lane Elementary School

401 N Main St
Lombard, IL 60148
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 247 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pleasant Lane Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 10% in IL
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pleasant Lane Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Pleasant Lane Elementary School's student population of 247 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
247 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Pleasant Lane Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Lane Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#206 out of 3426 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pleasant Lane Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
50-54%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pleasant Lane Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50-54%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pleasant Lane Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Pleasant Lane Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
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Hispanic
15%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pleasant Lane Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pleasant Lane Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
73%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pleasant Lane Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pleasant Lane Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Pleasant Lane Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pleasant Lane Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pleasant Lane Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pleasant Lane Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Lane Elementary School is ranked #206 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Pleasant Lane Elementary School often compared to?
Pleasant Lane Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Park View Elementary School, Butterfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Lane Elementary School?
247 students attend Pleasant Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Pleasant Lane Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Lane Elementary School?
Pleasant Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pleasant Lane Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pleasant Lane Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Lane Elementary School is part of Lombard SD 44 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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