Pleasantview Elementary in Sauk Rapids, MN

At a glance

Reported students

734

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

55.12

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Minnesota elementary enrollment

94th percentile

Compared with 1,010 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

734

Pleasantview Elementary: 734 reported students.

State peer staffing position

51st 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: 654
Teachers (FTE): 56.38
Student–teacher ratio: 11.6:1

What the reported data says about Pleasantview Elementary

Pleasantview Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Sauk Rapids. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools. NCES reports 734 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,010 elementary schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 389 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, close to the Minnesota 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 (74.8%) and multiracial (11.7%). English learners represent 1.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Pleasantview Elementary

1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 55.12 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?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 1.4%
Students with disabilities: 22.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 42%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0.3
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 1

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

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White74.8%
Hispanic6.5%
Black4.6%
Asian1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial11.7%

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.

Mississippi Heights Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

808 reported students

Rice Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

357 reported students

Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

1,055 reported students

Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High

High · Grades 09–12

1,319 reported students

Hillside Early Childhood Center

Other · Grades PK–PK

58 reported students

Sauk Rapids ECFE

Other · Grades PK–PK

0 reported students

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Public schools near Pleasantview 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
Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ Elementary · Charter · Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ	KG–05	266	1.3 mi
Mississippi Heights Elementary Elementary · Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools	KG–05	808	1.3 mi
Success Academy St. Cloud Elem Elementary · Charter · Success Academy	KG–05	140	2.1 mi
Benton-Stearns Education Pioneers Elementary · Benton-Stearns Education District	KG–06	8	2.3 mi
Madison Elementary Elementary · St. Cloud Public School District	PK–05	704	2.4 mi
Riverview Intermediate School Elementary · Sartell-St. Stephen School District	03–05	914	2.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Pleasantview Elementary

What grades does Pleasantview Elementary serve?

Pleasantview Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools.

How many students attend Pleasantview Elementary?

Pleasantview Elementary reported 734 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 1,010 Minnesota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 654 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Pleasantview Elementary?

The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 734 students and 55.12 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Pleasantview Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?

Pleasantview Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Pleasantview Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

42% 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 Pleasantview Elementary in?

Pleasantview Elementary is part of Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools, based in Sauk Rapids, MN, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Pleasantview Elementary?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ (1.3 mi), Mississippi Heights Elementary (1.3 mi), Success Academy St. Cloud Elem (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.