At a glance
Reported students
128
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
6.83
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa middle enrollment
11th percentile
Compared with 244 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
241
Pleasantville Middle School: 128 reported students.
State peer staffing position
90th percentile
18.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. 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
- 115
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5.9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.5:1
What the reported data says about Pleasantville Middle School
Pleasantville Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Pleasantville. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Pleasantville Comm School District. NCES reports 128 students for 2024–25.
Among 244 middle schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 338 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 11th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.7:1, above the Iowa median of 14.4:1 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 (89.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (7%). Students served under IDEA represent 13%. 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 Middle School
- 1How do the reported 18.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 6.83 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 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 13%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White89.8%
- Hispanic7%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.3%
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 Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
456 reported students
Public schools near Pleasantville Middle School
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 | under 0.1 mi |
| Pleasantville Elementary Elementary · Pleasantville Comm School District | PK–06 | 456 | 0.1 mi |
| Hartford Upper Elementary Elementary · Carlisle Comm School District | 04–05 | 303 | 8.5 mi |
| Knoxville Middle School Middle · Knoxville Comm School District | 06–08 | 323 | 9.5 mi |
| West Elementary Elementary · Knoxville Comm School District | PK–02 | 485 | 9.6 mi |
| Knoxville High School High · Knoxville Comm School District | 09–12 | 508 | 9.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pleasantville Middle School
What grades does Pleasantville Middle School serve?
Pleasantville Middle School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Pleasantville Comm School District.
How many students attend Pleasantville Middle School?
Pleasantville Middle School reported 128 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 11th percentile among 244 Iowa middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 115 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pleasantville Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 18.7:1, based on 128 students and 6.83 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Pleasantville Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pleasantville Middle School 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 Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
33.6% 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 Middle School in?
Pleasantville Middle School 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 Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pleasantville High School (under 0.1 mi), Pleasantville Elementary (0.1 mi), Hartford Upper Elementary (8.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.