Serving 45 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pleasant View Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was equal to the Virginia state average of 80%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
45 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥80%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥80%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
9%
22%
White
80%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% VA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% VA state average).
How many students attend Pleasant View Elementary School?
45 students attend Pleasant View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Pleasant View Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasant View Elementary School?
Pleasant View Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pleasant View Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pleasant View Elementary School part of?
Pleasant View Elementary School is part of Amherst County Public Schools.
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