Pleasant Acres Elem School in Rantoul, IL

At a glance

Reported students

293

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–02

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Illinois elementary enrollment

33rd percentile

Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

231

Pleasant Acres Elem School: 293 reported students.

State peer staffing position

23rd percentile

11.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. 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: 200
Teachers (FTE): 23
Student–teacher ratio: 8.7:1

What the reported data says about Pleasant Acres Elem School

Pleasant Acres Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–02 in Rantoul. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Rantoul City SD 137. NCES reports 293 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.3:1, below the Illinois median of 13.1:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (50.5%) and Black (26.6%). English learners represent 27% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Pleasant Acres Elem School

1How do the reported 11.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 26 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 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 27%
Students with disabilities: 15.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 94.5%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 1.25

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White10.9%
Hispanic50.5%
Black26.6%
Asian0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Multiracial10.6%

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

Not reported as 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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Eastlawn Elem School

Elementary · Grades 03–05

276 reported students

Broadmeadow Elem School

Elementary · Grades 03–05

231 reported students

Northview Elem School

Elementary · Grades KG–02

218 reported students

Early Childhood Center

Other · Grades PK–PK

161 reported students

J W Eater Jr High School

Middle · Grades 06–08

477 reported students

Rise Academy at JW Eater

Middle · Grades 05–08

0 reported students

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Public schools near Pleasant Acres Elem 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
Eastlawn Elem School Elementary · Rantoul City SD 137	03–05	276	0.8 mi
Northview Elem School Elementary · Rantoul City SD 137	KG–02	218	1.3 mi
Broadmeadow Elem School Elementary · Rantoul City SD 137	03–05	231	2.3 mi
Ludlow Elementary School Elementary · Ludlow CCSD 142	KG–08	52	5.3 mi
Gifford Grade School Elementary · Gifford CCSD 188	KG–08	151	5.5 mi
Thomasboro Grade School Elementary · Thomasboro CCSD 130	PK–08	148	5.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Acres Elem School

What grades does Pleasant Acres Elem School serve?

Pleasant Acres Elem School reports grades KG–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Rantoul City SD 137.

How many students attend Pleasant Acres Elem School?

Pleasant Acres Elem School reported 293 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 200 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Pleasant Acres Elem School?

The calculated ratio is 11.3:1, based on 293 students and 26 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Pleasant Acres Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Pleasant Acres Elem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rantoul City SD 137 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Pleasant Acres Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

94.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Pleasant Acres Elem School in?

Pleasant Acres Elem School is part of Rantoul City SD 137, based in Rantoul, IL, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Pleasant Acres Elem School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Eastlawn Elem School (0.8 mi), Northview Elem School (1.3 mi), Broadmeadow Elem School (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.