- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · La Grange, IL
Pleasantdale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pleasantdale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173204003354
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasantdale Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in La Grange · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 466
- students enrolled
Pleasantdale Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasantdale Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in La Grange, IL.
School address
District: Pleasantdale Sd 107 · Illinois
NCES ID 173204003354 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Pleasantdale Elementary School held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 173204003354 · La Grange, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 12.3:1 · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Pleasantdale Middle Sch (352 students)
Pleasantdale Elementary School held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Pleasantdale Elementary School compares
Pleasantdale Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Illinois - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.4%
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
$22,097
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Asian 6.7%
Two or More 3.6%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Pleasantdale Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pleasantdale Sd 107 reports $22,097 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pleasantdale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasantdale Middle Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasantdale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~466 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasantdale Elementary School
How many students attend Pleasantdale Elementary School?
Pleasantdale Elementary School has 466 students enrolled. It is a public school in La Grange, IL. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasantdale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasantdale Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasantdale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pleasantdale Elementary School is White at 74.9% of enrollment, in La Grange, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasantdale Elementary School?
Pleasantdale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher 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 Pleasantdale Elementary School rank among public schools in La Grange?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasantdale Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in La Grange, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in La Grange on the city page.
What other schools are in Pleasantdale Sd 107?
Besides Pleasantdale Elementary School, Pleasantdale Sd 107 also operates Pleasantdale Middle Sch (352 students). See the Pleasantdale Sd 107 district page for the complete list.