- Enrollment
- 2,255
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Altoona, PA
Pleasant Valley El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Valley El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420234000902
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Valley El Sch earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Altoona · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 72.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Valley El Sch has class sizes smaller than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Valley El Sch ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Altoona, PA.
School address
District: Altoona Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420234000902 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Pleasant Valley El Sch held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.4 → 35.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 420234000902 · Altoona, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 11.9:1 · 72.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Altoona Area Hs (2,255 students)
Pleasant Valley El Sch held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.4 → 35.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Valley El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Altoona Area H
Altoona Area Hs
2,255 students
- Altoona Area J
Altoona Area Jr Hs
1,578 students
- Juniata Gap El 490
Juniata Gap El Sch
490 students
- Juniata El Sch 470
Juniata El Sch
470 students
- This school 439
Pleasant Valley El Sch
439 students
- Logan El Sch 428
Logan El Sch
428 students
What this shows Pleasant Valley El Sch reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Valley El Sch compares
Pleasant Valley El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.0% | ▲ 24% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$14,958
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.2%
African American 10.7%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Pleasant Valley El Sch is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Altoona Area Sd reports $14,958 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pleasant Valley El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Altoona Area Jr Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Juniata Gap El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Juniata El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Logan El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Valley El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Altoona
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Juniata Gap El Sch
Standard public school
490 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Juniata El Sch
Standard public school
470 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Logan El Sch
Standard public school
428 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Mowrie a Ebner El Sch
Standard public school
349 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Penn-Lincoln El Sch
Standard public school
313 students 8.9:1 students per teacher
Irving El Sch
Standard public school
267 students 15.7:1 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 (~439 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Valley El Sch
How many students attend Pleasant Valley El Sch?
Pleasant Valley El Sch has 439 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Altoona, PA. CCD year-over-year: 465 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley El Sch is 11.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasant Valley El Sch?
72.0% of students at Pleasant Valley El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Valley El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Valley El Sch is White at 77.2% of enrollment, in Altoona, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Valley El Sch?
Pleasant Valley El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Valley El Sch rank among elementary schools in Altoona?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Valley El Sch ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Altoona, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Altoona on the city page.
What other schools are in Altoona Area Sd?
Besides Pleasant Valley El Sch, Altoona Area Sd also operates Altoona Area Hs (2,255 students), Altoona Area Jr Hs (1,578 students), and Juniata Gap El Sch (490 students). See the Altoona Area Sd district page for the complete list.