- Enrollment
- 1,759
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vancouver, WA
Pleasant Valley Middle
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Valley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530038000054
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Valley Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #20 of 21
- elementary schools in Vancouver · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 33.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Valley Middle has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Valley Middle ranks #20 of 21 elementary schools in Vancouver, WA.
School address
District: Battle Ground School District · Washington
NCES ID 530038000054 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Pleasant Valley Middle held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 530038000054 · Vancouver, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 17.2:1 · 33.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Battle Ground High School (1,759 students)
Pleasant Valley Middle held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Valley Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Battle Ground
Battle Ground High School
1,759 students
- Prairie High S
Prairie High School
1,502 students
- Homelink River
Homelink River
901 students
- Yacolt Primary
Yacolt Primary
747 students
- Laurin Middle
Laurin Middle School
745 students
- This school 447
Pleasant Valley Middle
447 students
What this shows Pleasant Valley Middle reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Valley Middle compares
Pleasant Valley Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.8% | ▼ 25% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 58% in Washington - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$16,420
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 64.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 3.6%
African American 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Pleasant Valley Middle is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Battle Ground School District reports $16,420 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pleasant Valley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Ground High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Homelink River | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yacolt Primary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laurin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Valley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,502
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~447 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Valley Middle
How many students attend Pleasant Valley Middle?
Pleasant Valley Middle has 447 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vancouver, WA. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Middle is 17.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 10% 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 Middle?
33.8% of students at Pleasant Valley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Valley Middle?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Valley Middle is White at 64.0% of enrollment, in Vancouver, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Valley Middle?
Pleasant Valley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Middle rank among elementary schools in Vancouver?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Valley Middle ranks #20 of 21 elementary schools in Vancouver, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Vancouver on the city page.
What other schools are in Battle Ground School District?
Besides Pleasant Valley Middle, Battle Ground School District also operates Battle Ground High School (1,759 students), Prairie High School (1,502 students), and Homelink River (901 students). See the Battle Ground School District district page for the complete list.