Pleasant Valley SD

Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania — 4 schools

4,139
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$25,288
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Pleasant Valley SD operates 4 public schools serving 4,139 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 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 3,989 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Monroe County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $25,288 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 52.7% local, 42.3% state, and 5.0% 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 $103,700 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 56/100, ranked #252 of 659 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (22 AP courses district-wide), a 343.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 35.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 69.8% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, 5.3% African American across the district's schools.

Pleasant Valley Hs accounts for 32.0% of all Pleasant Valley SD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Pleasant Valley SD-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 SD student-counselor ratio is 344:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Pleasant Valley SD is typically wider than the Pleasant Valley SD-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Pleasant Valley SD chronic absenteeism rate is 35.4% — 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?

5.0%
Federal
42.3%
State
52.7%
Local

Funding Equity

56
Equity Score
252 / 659
State Rank
49
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 Monroe County county, where this district is located.

$1,085
Studio/mo
$1,165
1 BR/mo
$1,529
2 BR/mo
$1,974
3 BR/mo
$2,203
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$103,700
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 4 schools in Pleasant Valley SD.

White 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
African American 5.3%
Asian 1.2%
Multiracial 5.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
22 AP courses total
343.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
35.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Pleasant Valley SD

School Enrollment
Pleasant Valley Hs
1,276
Pleasant Valley Ms
908
Pleasant Valley Intrmd Sch
906
Pleasant Valley El Sch
899

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pleasant Valley SD?

Pleasant Valley SD has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 4,139 students.

How much does Pleasant Valley SD spend per student?

Pleasant Valley SD spends $25,288 per student. The district has an equity score of 56/100, ranking #252 in Pennsylvania.

What is the average teacher salary in Pleasant Valley SD?

The average teacher salary in Pleasant Valley SD is $103,700 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Pleasant Valley SD?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Monroe 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?

Pleasant Valley SD students are 69.8% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, 5.3% African American, 1.2% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Pleasant Valley SD?

Pleasant Valley SD has an equity score of 56/100, ranking #252 out of 659 districts in Pennsylvania. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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