Enrollment
492
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171692002002
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 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 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Glenview · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pleasant Ridge Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pleasant Ridge Elem School
Pleasant Ridge Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Glenview, Illinois, enrolling 492 students.
At 13.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 492 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 54/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Glenview Ccsd 34 spends $22,443 per pupil, 32% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Glenview's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hoffman Elem School (481 students): Pleasant Ridge Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.1:1 vs 12.4:1).
Glenview Ccsd 34 also operates Springman Middle School (811 students) and Attea Middle School (714 students) alongside Pleasant Ridge Elem School.
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 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 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
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 68% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 43% in Illinois - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,443
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 492 Top 32% in Illinois - larger than 68% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Students per teacher 13.1:1 -6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171692002002
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 & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 7.5%
In-school suspensions 8
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glenview Ccsd 34, which includes Pleasant Ridge Elem School.
$22,443
Per student
+32%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.5%
State 22.4%
Federal 6.1%
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 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 | Lower 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
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Glenview
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hoffman Elem School
Standard public school
481 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Washington Elem School
Standard public school
406 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Glen Grove Elem School
Standard public school
398 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Avoca West Elem School
Standard public school
313 students 8.6:1 students per teacher
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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 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% 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 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pleasant Ridge Elem School a good school?
Pleasant Ridge Elem School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois 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 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.