- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jacksonville, AL
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010054001429
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Valley Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 56.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Valley Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Jacksonville, AL.
School address
District: Calhoun County · Alabama
NCES ID 010054001429 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Pleasant Valley Elementary School held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 010054001429 · Jacksonville, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 16.4:1 · 56.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexandria Elementary School (712 students)
Pleasant Valley Elementary School held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Valley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexandria Ele
Alexandria Elementary School
712 students
- Saks Elementar
Saks Elementary School
625 students
- Wellborn Eleme
Wellborn Elementary School
598 students
- Weaver Element
Weaver Elementary School
544 students
- White Plains E
White Plains Elementary School
530 students
- This school
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
458 students
What this shows Pleasant Valley Elementary School reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Valley Elementary School compares
Pleasant Valley Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.2% | ▼ 4% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 33% in Alabama - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,117
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Pleasant Valley Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Calhoun County reports $12,117 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pleasant Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saks Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wellborn Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weaver Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Plains Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Valley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Jacksonville
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School has 458 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jacksonville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 484 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 4% higher 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 Elementary School?
56.2% of students at Pleasant Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Valley Elementary School is White at 93.4% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School 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 Elementary School rank among schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Jacksonville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Calhoun County?
Besides Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Calhoun County also operates Alexandria Elementary School (712 students), Saks Elementary School (625 students), and Wellborn Elementary School (598 students). See the Calhoun County district page for the complete list.