- Enrollment
- 1,442
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Pleasant Valley School grew from 678 students in 2022-23 to 718 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 46.3 → 48.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 090417000825 · South Windsor, CT Elementary · MID · TRAD
736 enr · 16:1 · 12.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: South Windsor High School (1,442 students)
Pleasant Valley School grew from 678 students in 2022-23 to 718 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 46.3 → 48.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Valley School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Windsor
South Windsor High School
1,442 students
- Timothy Edward
Timothy Edwards School
1,221 students
- This school
Pleasant Valley School
736 students
- Orchard Hill S
Orchard Hill School
623 students
- Eli Terry Scho 489
Eli Terry School
489 students
- Philip R. Smit 468
Philip R. Smith School
468 students
What this shows Pleasant Valley School reports 736 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Valley School compares
Pleasant Valley School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$20,629
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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
District finance for South Windsor School District reports $20,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,221
- 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.
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 (~736 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 678 (2022-23) → 718 (2023-24), up 40.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.