Pleasant View Elementary School

5554 Hwy 25 W South
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 241 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pleasant View Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky 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 Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 241 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 30% in KY
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pleasant View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Pleasant View Elementary School's student population of 241 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
241 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Pleasant View Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant View Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#269 out of 1267 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pleasant View Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pleasant View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pleasant View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pleasant View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
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Black
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11%
White
96%
73%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
1%
5%
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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 Kentucky.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Pleasant View Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pleasant View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pleasant View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pleasant View Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant View Elementary School is ranked #269 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Pleasant View Elementary School?
241 students attend Pleasant View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Pleasant View Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant View Elementary School?
Pleasant View Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pleasant View Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasant View Elementary School part of?
Pleasant View Elementary School is part of Whitley County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 241 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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