- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morrisville, NC
Pleasant Grove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Grove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370472003378
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Grove Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Morrisville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.5:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 44.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Grove Elementary has class sizes smaller than 96% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Grove Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Morrisville, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472003378 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Pleasant Grove Elementary shrank from 583 students in 2022-23 to 523 in 2023-24 (-10.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 370472003378 · Morrisville, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 8.5:1 · 44.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
Pleasant Grove Elementary shrank from 583 students in 2022-23 to 523 in 2023-24 (-10.3%). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Grove Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apex Friendshi
Apex Friendship High
2,748 students
- Enloe High
Enloe High
2,643 students
- Panther Creek
Panther Creek High
2,609 students
- Millbrook High
Millbrook High
2,498 students
- Apex High
Apex High
2,449 students
- This school 376
Pleasant Grove Elementary
376 students
What this shows Pleasant Grove Elementary reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Grove Elementary compares
Pleasant Grove Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.5:1 | ▼ 46% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.1% | ▼ 33% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 4% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.9%
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
$11,691
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 188 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 51.3%
African American 18.9%
White 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Pleasant Grove Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wake County Schools reports $11,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pleasant Grove Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Friendship High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enloe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Panther Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apex High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Grove Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,643
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,609
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Morrisville
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~376 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Grove Elementary
How many students attend Pleasant Grove Elementary?
Pleasant Grove Elementary has 376 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morrisville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 583 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Grove Elementary is 8.5:1, which is 46% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 46% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasant Grove Elementary?
44.1% of students at Pleasant Grove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Grove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Grove Elementary is Asian at 51.3% of enrollment, in Morrisville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Grove Elementary?
Pleasant Grove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Grove Elementary rank among schools in Morrisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Grove Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Morrisville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Morrisville on the city page.
What other schools are in Wake County Schools?
Besides Pleasant Grove Elementary, Wake County Schools also operates Apex Friendship High (2,748 students), Enloe High (2,643 students), and Panther Creek High (2,609 students). See the Wake County Schools district page for the complete list.