School overview
At a glance
Reported students
206
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
13.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama elementary enrollment
7th percentile
Compared with 696 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
343
Pleasant Grove Elementary School: 206 reported students.
State peer staffing position
22th percentile
15.3:1 reported; state peer median 16.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Pleasant Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Heflin. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Cleburne County. NCES reports 206 students for 2024–25.
Among 696 elementary schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 471 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 7th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, close to the Alabama median of 16.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (72.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.9%). English learners represent 1.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Pleasant Grove Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 13.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 0.5 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 16%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.8%
- Hispanic20.9%
- Black1%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Cleburne County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Fruithurst Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
226 reported students
Ranburne Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
343 reported students
Cleburne County Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
391 reported students
Cleburne County Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
243 reported students
Cleburne County Career Technical School
High · Grades 07–12
Not reported reported students
Cleburne County Alternative School
High · Grades 06–12
Not reported reported students