- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Novato, CA
Pleasant Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062772004193
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Valley Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of California schools.
- #6 of 9
- elementary schools in Novato · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.3:1
- large classes for California
- 8.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Valley Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Valley Elementary ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Novato, CA.
School address
District: Novato Unified · California
NCES ID 062772004193 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Pleasant Valley Elementary grew from 433 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 062772004193 · Novato, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 27.3:1 · 8.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Novato High (1,287 students)
Pleasant Valley Elementary grew from 433 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Valley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Novato High
Novato High
1,287 students
- San Marin High
San Marin High
1,250 students
- Sinaloa Middle
Sinaloa Middle
693 students
- San Jose Inter
San Jose Intermediate
559 students
- Hamilton Meado
Hamilton Meadow Park
544 students
- This school 464
Pleasant Valley Elementary
464 students
What this shows Pleasant Valley Elementary reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Valley Elementary compares
Pleasant Valley Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.3% | ▼ 85% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.3:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the California average of 55.5%
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
27.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in California - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,969
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
Two or More 12.9%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Pleasant Valley Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Novato Unified reports $15,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pleasant Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novato High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Marin High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sinaloa Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Jose Intermediate | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Meadow Park | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Valley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Novato
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hamilton Meadow Park
Standard public school
544 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
San Ramon Elementary
Standard public school
456 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Loma Verde Elementary
Standard public school
426 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Rancho Elementary
Standard public school
387 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
Lu Sutton Elementary
Standard public school
367 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Olive Elementary
Standard public school
364 students 22.8:1 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 (~464 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Valley Elementary
How many students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary?
Pleasant Valley Elementary has 464 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Novato, CA. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Elementary is 27.3:1, which is 27% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 74% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasant Valley Elementary?
8.3% of students at Pleasant Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Valley Elementary is White at 62.1% of enrollment, in Novato, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Valley Elementary?
Pleasant Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Valley Elementary rank among elementary schools in Novato?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Valley Elementary ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Novato, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Novato on the city page.
What other schools are in Novato Unified?
Besides Pleasant Valley Elementary, Novato Unified also operates Novato High (1,287 students), San Marin High (1,250 students), and Sinaloa Middle (693 students). See the Novato Unified district page for the complete list.