Serving 659 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pleasant View Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 659 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 92% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Pleasant View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Pleasant View Elementary School's student population of 659 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
659 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
Pleasant View Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant View Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9 out of 1233 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
77%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Pleasant View Elementary School is ranked #9 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Pleasant View Elementary School often compared to?
Pleasant View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hopewell Elementary School, Riverdale Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
92% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Pleasant View Elementary School?
659 students attend Pleasant View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Pleasant View Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant View Elementary School?
Pleasant View Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pleasant View Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasant View Elementary School part of?
Pleasant View Elementary School is part of Pleasant Valley Comm School District.
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Event
Date
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break - No School
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 06, 2025 (Friday)
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