- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tulare, CA
Pleasant Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063987009201
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Elementary earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools.
- #20 of 20
- elementary schools in Tulare · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.9:1
- large classes for California
- 79.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Elementary ranks #20 of 20 elementary schools in Tulare, CA.
School address
District: Tulare City · California
NCES ID 063987009201 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Pleasant Elementary shrank from 641 students in 2022-23 to 593 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 063987009201 · Tulare, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
668 enr · 23.9:1 · 79.3% lunch · RII 11
Nearest enrollment peer: Mulcahy Middle (745 students)
Pleasant Elementary shrank from 641 students in 2022-23 to 593 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mulcahy Middle
Mulcahy Middle
745 students
- Garden Element
Garden Elementary
689 students
- Mission Valley
Mission Valley Elementary
671 students
- This school
Pleasant Elementary
668 students
- Alpine Vista
Alpine Vista
659 students
- Frank Kohn Ele
Frank Kohn Elementary
617 students
What this shows Pleasant Elementary reports 668 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Elementary compares
Pleasant Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.9:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.3% | ▲ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 668 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
668
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in California - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,574
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 668 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.6%
White 5.7%
Asian 2.5%
African American 2.2%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.8, Pleasant Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Tulare City reports $15,574 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pleasant Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulcahy Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garden Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mission Valley Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alpine Vista | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank Kohn Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Tulare
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Liberty Elementary
Standard public school
861 students 26.1:1 students per teacher
Sundale Elementary
Standard public school
840 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Mulcahy Middle
Standard public school
745 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Garden Elementary
Standard public school
689 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Mission Valley Elementary
Standard public school
671 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Alpine Vista
Standard public school
659 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~668 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Elementary
How many students attend Pleasant Elementary?
Pleasant Elementary has 668 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tulare, CA. CCD year-over-year: 641 (2022-23) → 593 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Elementary is 23.9:1, which is 11% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasant Elementary?
79.3% of students at Pleasant Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 87.6% of enrollment, in Tulare, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Elementary?
Pleasant Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pleasant Elementary rank among elementary schools in Tulare?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Elementary ranks #20 of 20 elementary schools in Tulare, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Tulare on the city page.
What other schools are in Tulare City?
Besides Pleasant Elementary, Tulare City also operates Mulcahy Middle (745 students), Garden Elementary (689 students), and Mission Valley Elementary (671 students). See the Tulare City district page for the complete list.