Total enrollment
1,440
+199 (+16%) vs SY 2020-21
5 schools in Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary
California · 1,440 students · 1 city
Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary in California operates 5 K-12 public schools, enrolling about 1,440 students (around 288 per school).
4-year change in Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In California | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 46.2% | #197 of 534 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,440 | #484 of 587 | #5,610 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #499 of 587 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 22.8:1 | #443 of 587 | #8,823 of 9,044 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 33.6% | #471 of 587 | #6,273 of 8,164 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 46.9% | #352 of 530 | #3,337 of 6,853 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Inside Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary
Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 1,124 to 1,440 students (up 28%) and from 54 to 63 full-time teachers (up 17%), as of 2024-25.
Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Hill Elementary | Grass Valley | Elementary | KG-05 | 485 |
| Magnolia Intermediate | Grass Valley | Middle | 06-08 | 410 |
| Alta Sierra Elementary | Grass Valley | Elementary | KG-05 | 338 |
| Arete Charter Academy | Grass Valley | Elementary | KG-08 | 207 |
| Pleasant Ridge Special Education Preschool | Grass Valley | Elementary | M-M | · |
About Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary
Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary runs 5 public schools across California, collectively enrolling roughly 1,440 students.
In terms of grade levels, Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary covers 4 elementary and 1 middle.
On a per-school basis, Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary runs about 288 students per school, 50% lower than the state mean of roughly 578.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary has increased 16% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,241 students to 1,440.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.