Pleasant Valley Elementary School

17625 Se Foster Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 299 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 299 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 50% in OR
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Pleasant Valley Elementary School's student population of 299 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
299 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 top 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Valley Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#536 out of 1196 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pleasant Valley Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
31%
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 Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
44%
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 Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Pleasant Valley Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Pleasant Valley Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
10%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pleasant Valley Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
19%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pleasant Valley Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pleasant Valley Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
52%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pleasant Valley Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
3%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Pleasant Valley Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
11%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Pleasant Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Oregon 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 Valley Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oregon.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Pleasant Valley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
49%
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 Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
13%
8%
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 Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pleasant Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School is ranked #536 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Pleasant Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Pleasant Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Butler Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
299 students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Pleasant Valley Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pleasant Valley Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pleasant Valley Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School is part of Centennial SD 28j School District.
In what neighborhood is Pleasant Valley Elementary School located?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School is located in the Pleasant Valley neighborhood of Gresham, OR.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 299 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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