- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pleasantville, IA
Pleasantville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pleasantville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192316001367
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasantville Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Pleasantville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasantville Elementary has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasantville Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Pleasantville, IA.
School address
District: Pleasantville Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192316001367 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Pleasantville Elementary grew from 421 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.6 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 192316001367 · Pleasantville, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 15.2:1 · 29.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Pleasantville High School (241 students)
Pleasantville Elementary grew from 421 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 30.6 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Pleasantville Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pleasantville Elementary
456 students
- Pleasantville
Pleasantville High School
241 students
- Pleasantville 128
Pleasantville Middle School
128 students
What this shows Pleasantville Elementary reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasantville Elementary compares
Pleasantville Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 20% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 68% in Iowa - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,675
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
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 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.6, Pleasantville Elementary is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pleasantville Comm School District reports $11,675 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pleasantville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasantville High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasantville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasantville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasantville Elementary
How many students attend Pleasantville Elementary?
Pleasantville Elementary has 456 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pleasantville, IA. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasantville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasantville Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasantville Elementary?
29.2% of students at Pleasantville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasantville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pleasantville Elementary is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Pleasantville, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasantville Elementary?
Pleasantville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Pleasantville Elementary rank among public schools in Pleasantville?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasantville Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Pleasantville, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pleasantville Comm School District?
Besides Pleasantville Elementary, Pleasantville Comm School District also operates Pleasantville High School (241 students) and Pleasantville Middle School (128 students). See the Pleasantville Comm School District district page for the complete list.