- Enrollment
- 1,363
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Red Lion, PA
Pleasant View El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant View El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422010005362
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant View El Sch earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Red Lion · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 46.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant View El Sch has class sizes larger than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant View El Sch ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Red Lion, PA.
School address
District: Red Lion Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422010005362 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Pleasant View El Sch held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.8 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 422010005362 · Red Lion, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
436 enr · 15:1 · 46.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Red Lion Area Shs (1,363 students)
Pleasant View El Sch held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.8 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Pleasant View El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Red Lion Area
Red Lion Area Shs
1,363 students
- Red Lion Area
Red Lion Area Jhs
747 students
- Larry J. Macal
Larry J. Macaluso El Sch
631 students
- Mazie Gable El 481
Mazie Gable El Sch
481 students
- This school 436
Pleasant View El Sch
436 students
- Locust Grove E 348
Locust Grove El Sch
348 students
What this shows Pleasant View El Sch reports 436 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant View El Sch compares
Pleasant View El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▼ 20% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$17,313
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 436 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Pleasant View El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Red Lion Area Sd reports $17,313 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pleasant View El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion Area Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Lion Area Jhs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Larry J. Macaluso El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mazie Gable El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant View El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Red Lion
3 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 (~436 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant View El Sch
How many students attend Pleasant View El Sch?
Pleasant View El Sch has 436 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Red Lion, PA. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant View El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant View El Sch is 15:1, which is 10% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasant View El Sch?
46.4% of students at Pleasant View El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant View El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant View El Sch is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Red Lion, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant View El Sch?
Pleasant View El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 View El Sch rank among elementary schools in Red Lion?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant View El Sch ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Red Lion, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Red Lion on the city page.
What other schools are in Red Lion Area Sd?
Besides Pleasant View El Sch, Red Lion Area Sd also operates Red Lion Area Shs (1,363 students), Red Lion Area Jhs (747 students), and Larry J. Macaluso El Sch (631 students). See the Red Lion Area Sd district page for the complete list.