Enrollment
736
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Windsor, CT
Pleasant Valley School
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Valley School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090417000825
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Valley School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in South Windsor · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 12.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Valley School has class sizes larger than 95% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Valley School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in South Windsor, CT.
School address
District: South Windsor School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090417000825 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.7%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pleasant Valley School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pleasant Valley School
Pleasant Valley School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in South Windsor, Connecticut, enrolling 736 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16:1 is larger than about 95% of Connecticut schools and 32% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 736 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 151 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #132, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (51%) and White (31%) (diversity index 63/100).
11.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among South Windsor's elementary schools, it stands alongside Eli Terry School (489 students): Pleasant Valley School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 10.9:1).
South Windsor School District also operates South Windsor High School (1,442 students) and Timothy Edwards School (1,221 students) alongside Pleasant Valley School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pleasant Valley School compares
Pleasant Valley School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 32% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.7% | ▼ 65% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 736 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
736
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 95% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.5%
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
$19,942
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 51.2%
White 30.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Pleasant Valley School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Windsor School District, which includes Pleasant Valley School.
$19,942
Per student
-16%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.8%
State 24.7%
Federal 3.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Pleasant Valley School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Windsor High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Timothy Edwards School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orchard Hill School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eli Terry School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Philip R. Smith School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Valley School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,442
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in South Windsor
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~736 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Valley School
How many students attend Pleasant Valley School?
Pleasant Valley School has 736 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Windsor, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley School is 16:1, which is 32% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasant Valley School?
12.7% of students at Pleasant Valley School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Valley School?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Valley School is Asian at 51.2% of enrollment, in South Windsor, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Valley School?
Pleasant Valley School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pleasant Valley School rank among elementary schools in South Windsor?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Valley School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in South Windsor, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in South Windsor on the city page.
Is Pleasant Valley School a good school?
Pleasant Valley School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Connecticut schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in South Windsor School District?
Besides Pleasant Valley School, South Windsor School District also operates South Windsor High School (1,442 students), Timothy Edwards School (1,221 students), and Orchard Hill School (623 students). See the South Windsor School District district page for the complete list.
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