- Enrollment
- 2,202
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Charlestown, IN
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180394000676
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Charlestown · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 50.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Ridge Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Charlestown, IN.
School address
District: Greater Clark County Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180394000676 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School grew from 531 students in 2022-23 to 562 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 180394000676 · Charlestown, IN Other · MID · TRAD
588 enr · 15.9:1 · 50.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Jeffersonville High School (2,202 students)
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School grew from 531 students in 2022-23 to 562 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jeffersonville
Jeffersonville High School
2,202 students
- Charlestown Se 860
Charlestown Senior High School
860 students
- River Valley M 857
River Valley Middle School
857 students
- Parkview Middl 656
Parkview Middle School
656 students
- Charlestown Mi 647
Charlestown Middle School
647 students
- This school 588
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
588 students
What this shows Pleasant Ridge Elementary School reports 588 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Ridge Elementary School compares
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.5% | ▲ 2% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 588 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
588
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 58% in Indiana - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$11,695
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.9%
Two or More 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Pleasant Ridge Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greater Clark County Schools reports $11,695 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pleasant Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffersonville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charlestown Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River Valley Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charlestown Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Ridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~588 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Pleasant Ridge Elementary School?
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School has 588 students enrolled. It is a public school in Charlestown, IN. CCD year-over-year: 531 (2022-23) → 562 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Ridge Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 0% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasant Ridge Elementary School?
50.5% of students at Pleasant Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Ridge Elementary School is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in Charlestown, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Ridge Elementary School?
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Charlestown?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Ridge Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Charlestown, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Greater Clark County Schools?
Besides Pleasant Ridge Elementary School, Greater Clark County Schools also operates Jeffersonville High School (2,202 students), Charlestown Senior High School (860 students), and River Valley Middle School (857 students). See the Greater Clark County Schools district page for the complete list.