Enrollment
514
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Texarkana, TX
Pleasant Grove Int
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Grove Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483513012449
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Grove Int earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 9
- elementary schools in Texarkana · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Grove Int has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Grove Int ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Texarkana, TX.
School address
District: Pleasant Grove Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483513012449 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pleasant Grove Int compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pleasant Grove Int
Pleasant Grove Int is a mid-sized elementary school in Texarkana, Texas, enrolling 514 students.
At 14.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 514 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 891 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #447.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 514 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Pleasant Grove Isd spends $10,711 per pupil, 21% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Pleasant Grove Isd also operates Pleasant Grove H S (821 students) and Pleasant Grove Middle (537 students) alongside Pleasant Grove Int.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pleasant Grove Int compares
Pleasant Grove Int on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▼ 46% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Texas - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,711
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 514 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 65.0%
African American 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Pleasant Grove Int is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pleasant Grove Isd, which includes Pleasant Grove Int.
$10,711
Per student
-21%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.3%
State 39.1%
Federal 8.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Pleasant Grove Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Grove H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Margaret Fischer Davis El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Grove Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~514 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Grove Int
How many students attend Pleasant Grove Int?
Pleasant Grove Int has 514 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Texarkana, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Grove Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Grove Int is 14.7:1, which is 0% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasant Grove Int?
33.7% of students at Pleasant Grove Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Grove Int?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Grove Int is White at 65.0% of enrollment, in Texarkana, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Grove Int?
Pleasant Grove Int has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pleasant Grove Int rank among elementary schools in Texarkana?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Grove Int ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Texarkana, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Texarkana on the city page.
Is Pleasant Grove Int a good school?
Pleasant Grove Int earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pleasant Grove Isd?
Besides Pleasant Grove Int, Pleasant Grove Isd also operates Pleasant Grove H S (821 students), Pleasant Grove Middle (537 students), and Margaret Fischer Davis El (494 students). See the Pleasant Grove Isd district page for the complete list.
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