- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pleasantville, IA
Pleasantville High School
Federal NCES profile for Pleasantville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 192316001369
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasantville High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Pleasantville · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 28.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasantville High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasantville High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pleasantville, IA.
School address
District: Pleasantville Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192316001369 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Pleasantville High School held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.6 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 192316001369 · Pleasantville, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
241 enr · 14.2:1 · 28.7% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Pleasantville Elementary (456 students)
Pleasantville High School held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.6 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Pleasantville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pleasantville
Pleasantville Elementary
456 students
- This school
Pleasantville High School
241 students
- Pleasantville 128
Pleasantville Middle School
128 students
What this shows Pleasantville High School reports 241 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasantville High School compares
Pleasantville High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.7% | ▼ 21% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
241
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 54% in Iowa - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
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
$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 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Pleasantville High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasantville Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasantville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasantville High School'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 high 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 (~241 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasantville High School
How many students attend Pleasantville High School?
Pleasantville High School has 241 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pleasantville, IA. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 245 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasantville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasantville High School is 14.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasantville High School?
28.7% of students at Pleasantville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasantville High School?
The largest demographic group at Pleasantville High School is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Pleasantville, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasantville High School?
Pleasantville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 High School rank among public schools in Pleasantville?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasantville High School ranks #1 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 High School, Pleasantville Comm School District also operates Pleasantville Elementary (456 students) and Pleasantville Middle School (128 students). See the Pleasantville Comm School District district page for the complete list.