- Enrollment
- 1,731
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gresham, OR
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410280001019
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Valley Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Oregon schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #5 of 12
- elementary schools in Gresham · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 68.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Valley Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks #5 of 12 elementary schools in Gresham, OR.
School address
District: Centennial Sd 28j · Oregon
NCES ID 410280001019 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Pleasant Valley Elementary School grew from 299 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 410280001019 · Gresham, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 19.3:1 · 68.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Centennial High School (1,731 students)
Pleasant Valley Elementary School grew from 299 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Valley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High School
1,731 students
- Centennial Mid
Centennial Middle School
876 students
- Butler Creek E 509
Butler Creek Elementary School
509 students
- Oliver Middle 435
Oliver Middle
435 students
- Parklane Eleme 397
Parklane Elementary School
397 students
- This school 328
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
328 students
What this shows Pleasant Valley Elementary School reports 328 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 Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.2% | ▲ 29% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 72% in Oregon - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.4%
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
$16,654
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
Asian 11.6%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 6.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Pleasant Valley Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Centennial Sd 28j reports $16,654 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butler Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oliver Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parklane Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Gresham
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
North Gresham Elementary School
Standard public school
584 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
East Gresham Elementary School
Standard public school
571 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Butler Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
509 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Hogan Cedars Elementary School
Standard public school
477 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Hollydale Elementary School
Standard public school
474 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Highland Elementary School
Standard public school
465 students 19.4:1 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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School has 328 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gresham, OR. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Elementary School is 19.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
68.2% of students at Pleasant Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Valley Elementary School is White at 47.9% of enrollment, in Gresham, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 elementary schools in Gresham?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks #5 of 12 elementary schools in Gresham, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Gresham on the city page.
What other schools are in Centennial Sd 28j?
Besides Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Centennial Sd 28j also operates Centennial High School (1,731 students), Centennial Middle School (876 students), and Butler Creek Elementary School (509 students). See the Centennial Sd 28j district page for the complete list.