- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pleasant Hill, MO
Pleasant Hill Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Hill Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292533002803
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Hill Elem. earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Pleasant Hill · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 12.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Hill Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Hill Elem. ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Pleasant Hill, MO.
School address
District: Pleasant Hill R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292533002803 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Pleasant Hill Elem. held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.4 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 292533002803 · Pleasant Hill, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 13.9:1 · 12.7% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Pleasant Hill High (730 students)
Pleasant Hill Elem. held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.4 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Hill Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill High
730 students
- Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill Primary
396 students
- Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill Middle
328 students
- Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill Intermediate
320 students
- This school
Pleasant Hill Elem.
306 students
What this shows Pleasant Hill Elem. reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Hill Elem. compares
Pleasant Hill Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.7% | ▼ 72% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 68% in Missouri - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,313
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, Pleasant Hill Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pleasant Hill R-Iii reports $10,313 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pleasant Hill Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Hill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Hill Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Hill Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Hill Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Hill Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~306 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Hill Elem.
How many students attend Pleasant Hill Elem.?
Pleasant Hill Elem. has 306 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pleasant Hill, MO. CCD year-over-year: 306 (2022-23) → 302 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Hill Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Hill Elem. is 13.9:1, which is 9% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasant Hill Elem.?
12.7% of students at Pleasant Hill Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Hill Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Hill Elem. is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Pleasant Hill, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Hill Elem.?
Pleasant Hill Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Hill Elem. rank among public schools in Pleasant Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Hill Elem. ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Pleasant Hill, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pleasant Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Pleasant Hill R-Iii?
Besides Pleasant Hill Elem., Pleasant Hill R-Iii also operates Pleasant Hill High (730 students), Pleasant Hill Primary (396 students), and Pleasant Hill Middle (328 students). See the Pleasant Hill R-Iii district page for the complete list.