Pleasant Valley SD 62

Peoria, Illinois — 2 schools

459
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$24,863
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Pleasant Valley SD 62 operates 2 public schools serving 459 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 414 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Peoria County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $24,863 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 19.4% local, 50.1% state, and 30.5% 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 $95,381 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 66/100, ranked #2 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 414:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 45.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 56.3% African American, 25.1% White, 3.2% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Pleasant Valley Primary School accounts for 59.9% of all Pleasant Valley SD 62 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Pleasant Valley SD 62-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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 SD 62 student-counselor ratio is 414:1 — 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 SD 62 chronic absenteeism rate is 45.7% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

30.5%
Federal
50.1%
State
19.4%
Local

Funding Equity

66
Equity Score
2 / 763
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$758
Studio/mo
$818
1 BR/mo
$1,039
2 BR/mo
$1,346
3 BR/mo
$1,449
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$95,381
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 2 schools in Pleasant Valley SD 62.

White 25.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 56.3%
Multiracial 15.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

414:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
45.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Pleasant Valley SD 62

School Enrollment
Pleasant Valley Primary School
248
Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch
166

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pleasant Valley SD 62?

Pleasant Valley SD 62 has 2 schools, including 1 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 459 students.

How much does Pleasant Valley SD 62 spend per student?

Pleasant Valley SD 62 spends $24,863 per student. The district has an equity score of 66/100, ranking #2 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in Pleasant Valley SD 62?

The average teacher salary in Pleasant Valley SD 62 is $95,381 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Pleasant Valley SD 62?

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

What is the demographic composition of Pleasant Valley SD 62?

Pleasant Valley SD 62 students are 56.3% African American, 25.1% White, 3.2% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Pleasant Valley SD 62?

Pleasant Valley SD 62 has an equity score of 66/100, ranking #2 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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