Enrollment
747
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Meridian, ID
Pleasant View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160210001123
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant View Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Idaho schools.
- #21 of 23
- schools in Meridian · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.1:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 5.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant View Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant View Elementary ranks #21 of 23 schools in Meridian, ID.
School address
District: Joint School District No. 2 · Idaho
NCES ID 160210001123 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.1:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.2%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pleasant View Elementary compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pleasant View Elementary
Pleasant View Elementary is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Meridian, Idaho, enrolling 747 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.1:1 is larger than about 94% of Idaho schools and 41% above the 17.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.2% free-meal eligibility runs 82% below the Idaho average.
Enrollment of 747 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 74 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #65, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 732 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Joint School District No. 2 spends $8,438 per pupil, 29% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Joint School District No. 2 also operates Mountain View High School (2,463 students) and Owyhee High School (1,884 students) alongside Pleasant View Elementary.
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 View Elementary compares
Pleasant View Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.1:1 | ▲ 41% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.2% | ▼ 82% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 747 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
747
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 94% in Idaho - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$8,438
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 732 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 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
White 76.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, Pleasant View Elementary is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Joint School District No. 2, which includes Pleasant View Elementary.
$8,438
Per student
-29%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 63.9%
Federal 14.1%
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 View Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Owyhee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mountain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meridian High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant View Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,884
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,774
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,765
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~747 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pleasant View Elementary
How many students attend Pleasant View Elementary?
Pleasant View Elementary has 747 students enrolled. It is a public school in Meridian, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant View Elementary is 24.1:1, which is 41% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasant View Elementary?
5.2% of students at Pleasant View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant View Elementary is White at 76.6% of enrollment, in Meridian, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant View Elementary?
Pleasant View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pleasant View Elementary rank among schools in Meridian?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant View Elementary ranks #21 of 23 schools in Meridian, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Meridian on the city page.
Is Pleasant View Elementary a good school?
Pleasant View Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Idaho 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 Joint School District No. 2?
Besides Pleasant View Elementary, Joint School District No. 2 also operates Mountain View High School (2,463 students), Owyhee High School (1,884 students), and Rocky Mountain High School (1,848 students). See the Joint School District No. 2 district page for the complete list.
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