Pleasant Valley Elementary School

215 Pleasant Valley Rd
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 229 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 229 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Pleasant Valley Elementary School's student population of 229 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
229 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Valley Elementary School is 0.60, 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 (VA)
#1298 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pleasant Valley Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
40-44%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pleasant Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
55-59%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pleasant Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
40-49%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Pleasant Valley Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
31%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pleasant Valley Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
22%
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White
55%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pleasant Valley Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pleasant Valley Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Pleasant Valley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pleasant Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
14%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pleasant Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pleasant Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School is ranked #1298 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Pleasant Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Pleasant Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stone Spring Elementary School, Keister Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
229 students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Pleasant Valley Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pleasant Valley Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasant Valley Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School is part of Rockingham County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 229 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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