Pleasant Valley Comm School District

Bettendorf, Iowa — 8 schools

5,803
Total Enrollment
8
Schools
$11,634
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Pleasant Valley Comm School District operates 8 public schools serving 5,803 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Iowa. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 elementary, 2 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 5,696 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Scott County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,634 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 39.7% local, 53.1% state, and 7.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $73,269 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 24/100, ranked #273 of 303 in Iowa against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 8 schools offering Advanced Placement (16 AP courses district-wide), a 483.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 12.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 72.4% White, 10.7% Asian, 7.7% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Pleasant Valley High School accounts for 30.4% of all Pleasant Valley Comm School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Pleasant Valley Comm School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Pleasant Valley Comm School District school enrollment varies 5.2× across entities

Pleasant Valley Comm School District school enrollment ranges from 332 students (lowest) to 1,731 students (highest), a spread of 1,399 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Pleasant Valley Comm School District student-counselor ratio is 483:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Pleasant Valley Comm School District chronic absenteeism rate is 12.2% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.1%
Federal
53.1%
State
39.7%
Local

Funding Equity

24
Equity Score
273 / 303
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Scott County county, where this district is located.

$817
Studio/mo
$928
1 BR/mo
$1,143
2 BR/mo
$1,498
3 BR/mo
$1,819
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$73,269
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 8 schools in Pleasant Valley Comm School District.

White 72.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
African American 3.4%
Asian 10.7%
Multiracial 5.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 8
Schools with AP
16 AP courses total
483.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
12.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Pleasant Valley Comm School District

School Enrollment
Pleasant Valley High School
1,731
Pleasant Valley Junior High School
940
Hopewell Elementary
658
Riverdale Heights Elem School
628
Pleasant View Elementary School
621
Cody Elementary School
443
Bridgeview Elementary School
343
Forest Grove Elementary
332

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pleasant Valley Comm School District?

Pleasant Valley Comm School District has 8 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 2 other, 4 elementary. Total enrollment is 5,803 students.

How much does Pleasant Valley Comm School District spend per student?

Pleasant Valley Comm School District spends $11,634 per student. The district has an equity score of 24/100, ranking #273 in Iowa.

What is the average teacher salary in Pleasant Valley Comm School District?

The average teacher salary in Pleasant Valley Comm School District is $73,269 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Pleasant Valley Comm School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Scott County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Pleasant Valley Comm School District?

Pleasant Valley Comm School District students are 72.4% White, 10.7% Asian, 7.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.4% African American, averaged across 8 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Pleasant Valley Comm School District?

Pleasant Valley Comm School District has an equity score of 24/100, ranking #273 out of 303 districts in Iowa. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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