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Pleasant Hill Elementary School

486 Main St
Pleasant Hill, TN 38578
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 588 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pleasant Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 588 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Pleasant Hill Elementary School's student population of 588 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
588 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

School Rankings

Pleasant Hill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Hill Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1050 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
27%
31%
28%
37%
40%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
2%
21%
White
91%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pleasant Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Hill Elementary School is ranked #1050 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Pleasant Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Pleasant Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crab Orchard Elementary School, Glenn Martin Elementary School, Homestead Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Hill Elementary School?
588 students attend Pleasant Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Pleasant Hill Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Hill Elementary School?
Pleasant Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pleasant Hill Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasant Hill Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Hill Elementary School is part of Cumberland County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 588 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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