- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harrisonburg, VA
Pleasant Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510339001509
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Valley Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 8
- schools in Harrisonburg · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 65.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Valley Elementary has class sizes larger than 88% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Valley Elementary ranks #3 of 8 schools in Harrisonburg, VA.
School address
District: Rockingham County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510339001509 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Pleasant Valley Elementary grew from 229 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 510339001509 · Harrisonburg, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 16.6:1 · 65.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Turner Ashby High (998 students)
Pleasant Valley Elementary grew from 229 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Valley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Turner Ashby H
Turner Ashby High
998 students
- Broadway High
Broadway High
932 students
- Spotswood High
Spotswood High
880 students
- East Rockingha
East Rockingham High
821 students
- J. Frank Hilly
J. Frank Hillyard Middle
726 students
- This school 282
Pleasant Valley Elementary
282 students
What this shows Pleasant Valley Elementary reports 282 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 Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.5% | ▲ 14% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 88% in Virginia - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.1%
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
$14,743
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.2%
Hispanic or Latino 31.9%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Pleasant Valley Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockingham County Public Schools reports $14,743 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner Ashby High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broadway High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spotswood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Rockingham High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. Frank Hillyard Middle | Larger | Lower 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
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Harrisonburg
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Waterman Elementary
Standard public school
557 students 13:1 students per teacher
Stone Spring Elementary
Standard public school
554 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Smithland Elementary
Standard public school
514 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Keister Elementary
Standard public school
475 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Spotswood Elementary
Standard public school
468 students 12:1 students per teacher
Mountain View Elementary
Standard public school
411 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~282 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Valley Elementary
How many students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary?
Pleasant Valley Elementary has 282 students enrolled. It is a public school in Harrisonburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 229 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 19% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasant Valley Elementary?
65.5% of students at Pleasant Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Valley Elementary is White at 53.2% of enrollment, in Harrisonburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Valley Elementary?
Pleasant Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 rank among schools in Harrisonburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Valley Elementary ranks #3 of 8 schools in Harrisonburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Harrisonburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockingham County Public Schools?
Besides Pleasant Valley Elementary, Rockingham County Public Schools also operates Turner Ashby High (998 students), Broadway High (932 students), and Spotswood High (880 students). See the Rockingham County Public Schools district page for the complete list.