- Enrollment
- 1,759
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vancouver, WA
Pleasant Valley Primary
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Valley Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530038000055
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Valley Primary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #6 of 10
- schools in Vancouver · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 33.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Valley Primary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Valley Primary ranks #6 of 10 schools in Vancouver, WA.
School address
District: Battle Ground School District · Washington
NCES ID 530038000055 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Pleasant Valley Primary held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 530038000055 · Vancouver, WA Other · MID · TRAD
591 enr · 16.9:1 · 33.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Battle Ground High School (1,759 students)
Pleasant Valley Primary held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Valley Primary 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 591
Pleasant Valley Primary
591 students
What this shows Pleasant Valley Primary reports 591 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Valley Primary compares
Pleasant Valley Primary 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.8% | ▼ 25% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
591
Bigger than 72% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 55% in Washington - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.5%
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
$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 591 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 65.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 4.2%
African American 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Pleasant Valley Primary 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 Primary 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Valley Primary'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
Similar other schools in Vancouver
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pioneer Elementary School
Standard public school
550 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Marrion Elementary School
Standard public school
528 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Sifton Elementary School
Standard public school
484 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Endeavour Elementary School
Standard public school
471 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Harmony Elementary School
Standard public school
467 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Burton Elementary School
Standard public school
452 students 16.1:1 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 (~591 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Valley Primary
How many students attend Pleasant Valley Primary?
Pleasant Valley Primary has 591 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vancouver, WA. CCD year-over-year: 556 (2022-23) → 548 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Primary is 16.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% 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 Primary?
33.8% of students at Pleasant Valley Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Valley Primary?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Valley Primary is White at 65.1% of enrollment, in Vancouver, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Valley Primary?
Pleasant Valley Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Primary rank among schools in Vancouver?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Valley Primary ranks #6 of 10 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 schools in Vancouver on the city page.
What other schools are in Battle Ground School District?
Besides Pleasant Valley Primary, 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.