At a glance
Reported students
456
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34.27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa elementary enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 663 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
241
Pleasantville Elementary: 456 reported students.
State peer staffing position
50th percentile
13.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 441
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
What the reported data says about Pleasantville Elementary
Pleasantville Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Pleasantville. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Pleasantville Comm School District. NCES reports 456 students for 2024–25.
Among 663 elementary schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 322 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, close to the Iowa median of 13.3:1 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (93.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.9%). Students served under IDEA represent 11.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Pleasantville Elementary
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.27 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 11.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White93.9%
- Hispanic3.9%
- Black0.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Pleasantville Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pleasantville High School
High · Grades 09–12
241 reported students
Pleasantville Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
128 reported students
Public schools near Pleasantville Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasantville High School High · Pleasantville Comm School District | 09–12 | 241 | 0.1 mi |
| Pleasantville Middle School Middle · Pleasantville Comm School District | 07–08 | 128 | 0.1 mi |
| Hartford Upper Elementary Elementary · Carlisle Comm School District | 04–05 | 303 | 8.4 mi |
| Knoxville Middle School Middle · Knoxville Comm School District | 06–08 | 323 | 9.6 mi |
| West Elementary Elementary · Knoxville Comm School District | PK–02 | 485 | 9.6 mi |
| Northstar Elementary School Elementary · Knoxville Comm School District | 03–05 | 348 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pleasantville Elementary
What grades does Pleasantville Elementary serve?
Pleasantville Elementary reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Pleasantville Comm School District.
How many students attend Pleasantville Elementary?
Pleasantville Elementary reported 456 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 663 Iowa elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 441 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pleasantville Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 456 students and 34.27 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Pleasantville Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pleasantville Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pleasantville Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Pleasantville Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
29.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Pleasantville Elementary in?
Pleasantville Elementary is part of Pleasantville Comm School District, based in Pleasantville, IA, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pleasantville Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pleasantville High School (0.1 mi), Pleasantville Middle School (0.1 mi), Hartford Upper Elementary (8.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.