- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bettendorf, IA
Pleasant Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 192311001364
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Valley High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #6 of 12
- public schools in Bettendorf · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 9.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Valley High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Valley High School ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Bettendorf, IA.
School address
District: Pleasant Valley Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192311001364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Pleasant Valley High School held near 1,679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 94.1 → 96.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 192311001364 · Bettendorf, IA High · MID · TRAD
1,731 enr · 18.4:1 · 9.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Pleasant Valley Junior High School (940 students)
Pleasant Valley High School held near 1,679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 94.1 → 96.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Valley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pleasant Valley High School
1,731 students
- Pleasant Valle
Pleasant Valley Junior High School
940 students
- Hopewell Eleme 658
Hopewell Elementary
658 students
- Riverdale Heig 628
Riverdale Heights Elem School
628 students
- Pleasant View 621
Pleasant View Elementary School
621 students
- Cody Elementar 443
Cody Elementary School
443 students
What this shows Pleasant Valley High School reports 1,731 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Valley High School compares
Pleasant Valley High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.0% | ▼ 75% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,731 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,731
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in Iowa - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,618
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.0%
Asian 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Pleasant Valley High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pleasant Valley Comm School District reports $10,618 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pleasant Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hopewell Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverdale Heights Elem School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant View Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cody Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Bettendorf
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,731 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Valley High School
How many students attend Pleasant Valley High School?
Pleasant Valley High School has 1,731 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bettendorf, IA. CCD year-over-year: 1,658 (2022-23) → 1,679 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley High School is 18.4:1, which is 24% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasant Valley High School?
9.0% of students at Pleasant Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Valley High School is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in Bettendorf, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Valley High School?
Pleasant Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Bettendorf?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Valley High School ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Bettendorf, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bettendorf on the city page.
What other schools are in Pleasant Valley Comm School District?
Besides Pleasant Valley High School, Pleasant Valley Comm School District also operates Pleasant Valley Junior High School (940 students), Hopewell Elementary (658 students), and Riverdale Heights Elem School (628 students). See the Pleasant Valley Comm School District district page for the complete list.