Serving 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pleasant Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Pleasant Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Pleasant Grove Elementary School's student population of 460 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
460 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
Pleasant Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Grove Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3664 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
82%
53%
Black
15%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Pleasant Grove Elementary School is ranked #3664 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Grove Elementary School?
460 students attend Pleasant Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Pleasant Grove Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Grove Elementary School?
Pleasant Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pleasant Grove Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pleasant Grove Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Grove Elementary School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Pleasant Grove Elementary School located?
Pleasant Grove Elementary School is located in the Pleasant Grove neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 13 other public schools located in Pleasant Grove.
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