- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glenview, IL
Pleasant Ridge Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Ridge Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171692002002
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Ridge Elem School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Glenview · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 492
- students enrolled
Pleasant Ridge Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Ridge Elem School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Glenview, IL.
School address
District: Glenview Ccsd 34 · Illinois
NCES ID 171692002002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 171692002002 · Glenview, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 12.6:1 · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Springman Middle School (811 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 5 elementary schools in Glenview. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Ridge Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Springman Midd
Springman Middle School
811 students
- Attea Middle S
Attea Middle School
714 students
- This school
Pleasant Ridge Elem School
492 students
- Hoffman Elem S
Hoffman Elem School
481 students
- Henking Elem S
Henking Elem School
470 students
- Westbrook Elem
Westbrook Elementary School
467 students
What this shows Pleasant Ridge Elem School reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Ridge Elem School compares
Pleasant Ridge Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 37% in Illinois - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,633
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Asian 9.6%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Pleasant Ridge Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glenview Ccsd 34, which includes Pleasant Ridge Elem School.
$23,633
Per student
+30%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 71.5%
State 22.4%
Federal 6.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Pleasant Ridge Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springman Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Attea Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hoffman Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henking Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westbrook Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Ridge Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Glenview
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hoffman Elem School
Standard public school
481 students 13:1 students per teacher
Washington Elem School
Standard public school
406 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Glen Grove Elem School
Standard public school
398 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Avoca West Elem School
Standard public school
313 students 7:1 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 (~492 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Ridge Elem School
How many students attend Pleasant Ridge Elem School?
Pleasant Ridge Elem School has 492 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glenview, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Ridge Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Ridge Elem School is 12.6:1, which is 10% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Ridge Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Ridge Elem School is White at 64.4% of enrollment, in Glenview, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Ridge Elem School?
Pleasant Ridge Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pleasant Ridge Elem School rank among elementary schools in Glenview?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Ridge Elem School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Glenview, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Glenview on the city page.
What other schools are in Glenview Ccsd 34?
Besides Pleasant Ridge Elem School, Glenview Ccsd 34 also operates Springman Middle School (811 students), Attea Middle School (714 students), and Hoffman Elem School (481 students). See the Glenview Ccsd 34 district page for the complete list.
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