- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Parma, OH
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 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390446300136
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Valley Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 11
- elementary schools in Parma · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.1:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 40.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Valley Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in Parma, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+185 students YoY
Pleasant Valley Elementary School grew from 722 students in 2022-23 to 907 in 2023-24 (+25.6%).
Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 49.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+185 students YoY 390446300136 · Parma, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
971 enr · 23.1:1 · 40.6% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Normandy High School (1,610 students)
Pleasant Valley Elementary School grew from 722 students in 2022-23 to 907 in 2023-24 (+25.6%). Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 49.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Valley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Normandy High
Normandy High School
1,610 students
- Valley Forge H
Valley Forge High School
1,402 students
- Parma High Sch
Parma High School
1,233 students
- Greenbriar Mid
Greenbriar Middle School
1,064 students
- This school
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
971 students
- Shiloh Middle
Shiloh Middle School
729 students
What this shows Pleasant Valley Elementary School reports 971 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Valley Elementary School compares
Pleasant Valley Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.1:1 | ▲ 27% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▲ 28% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 971 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
971
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 89% in Ohio - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$17,600
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 10.3%
African American 6.6%
Asian 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Pleasant Valley Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Parma City reports $17,600 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normandy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley Forge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parma High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenbriar Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shiloh Middle School | Similar size | Higher 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
- 1,402
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Parma
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Greenbriar Middle School
Standard public school
1,064 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Shiloh Middle School
Standard public school
729 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
John Muir Elementary School
Standard public school
526 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Thoreau Park Elementary School
Standard public school
483 students 22:1 students per teacher
Dentzler Elementary School
Standard public school
435 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Green Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
371 students 18.6:1 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 (~971 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School has 971 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Parma, OH. CCD year-over-year: 722 (2022-23) → 907 (2023-24), up 185.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Elementary School is 23.1:1, which is 27% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
40.6% of students at Pleasant Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Valley Elementary School is White at 63.9% of enrollment, in Parma, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 School rank among elementary schools in Parma?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in Parma, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Parma on the city page.
What other schools are in Parma City?
Besides Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Parma City also operates Normandy High School (1,610 students), Valley Forge High School (1,402 students), and Parma High School (1,233 students). See the Parma City district page for the complete list.