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How has Pleasant Valley Elementary changed in the last five years, for better or worse?
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Enrollment
464
Elementary
DISTRICT 409 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NOVATO UNIFIED·NCES 062772004193
Pleasant Valley Elementary
755 Sutro Ave., Novato, CA 94947 · (415) 897-5104 · Marin County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL464 STUDENTS
B+
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 69% of California public elementary schools
- A-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- C+Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- BThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
23.2:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 22.0:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
20%
95 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 91 | 20% |
| Grade 1 | 82 | 18% |
| Grade 2 | 70 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 71 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 69 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 81 | 17% |
This year's kindergarten class (91) is 12% larger than its 5th grade class (81).
Student demographics
55%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
71.8%
CA avg 49.1% . +8.8pp since 2014
Math
66.5%
CA avg 37.7% . +8.5pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 72 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 67 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 9 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 9 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 45.4% | 26.4% | 13.9% | 14.3% |
| Math | 31.2% | 35.4% | 20.0% | 13.5% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 71.8% | 66.5% |
| 2023-24 | 65.5% | 63.7% |
| 2022-23 | 62.3% | 59.9% |
| 2021-22 | 73.3% | 59.1% |
| 2020-21 | 64.9% | 57.8% |
| 2018-19 | 71.8% | 65.5% |
| 2017-18 | 69.2% | 54.6% |
| 2016-17 | 66.3% | 64.7% |
| 2015-16 | 70.0% | 66.0% |
| 2014-15 | 63.0% | 58.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
66.6%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
67.5%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-1.0pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 67% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 68% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Pleasant Valley Elementary
Pleasant Valley Elementary's state test result (66.6% proficient) is higher than 1 of the 4 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley Elementary this school | 464 | 20.5% | 66.6% |
| Vineyard Elementary Templeton | 426 | 20.0% | 49.1% |
| BRIDGES Charter Thousand Oaks | 420 | 19.0% | N/A |
| Tularcitos Elementary Carmel Valley | 447 | 23.3% | 71.8% |
| Skyline Elementary Solana Beach | 410 | 17.8% | 77.7% |
| Holmes Elementary San Diego | 495 | 23.8% | 87.2% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Pleasant Valley Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Marin County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 66.6% | #807 of 5,151 | #17 of 34 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 66.5% | #756 of 5,172 ▲ 105 | #17 of 35 ▲ 2 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 71.8% | #667 of 5,172 ▲ 268 | #17 of 35 ▲ 1 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +3.0pp | #2,293 of 5,116 | #14 of 35 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 464 | #2,862 of 5,915 | #7 of 44 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 23.2:1 | #3,147 of 5,352 | #30 of 35 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 54.7% | #2,368 of 5,354 | #14 of 35 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 20.5% | #5,129 of 5,625 | #19 of 37 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +0.2% | #1,136 of 1,139 | #8 of 8 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
464
+98 (+27%) vs 2020
-14% since 1990-91, when it was 542
Student : Teacher
23.2:1
was 21.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 464 | 20 | 23.2:1 | 20% (95) |
| 2023-24 | 458 | 19.4 | 23.6:1 | 9% (43) |
| 2022-23 | 433 | 17 | 25.5:1 | 8% (36) |
| 2020-21 | 366 | 17 | 21.5:1 | 11% (40) |
| 2017-18 | 463 | 20 | 23.1:1 | 12% (55) |
| 2015-16 | 499 | 20 | 24.9:1 | 8% (42) |
| 2010-11 | 425 | N/A | N/A | 8% (32) |
| 2000-01 | 473 | 22 | 21.5:1 | 5% (26) |
| 1990-91 | 542 | 21 | 25.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Pleasant Valley Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students unchanged (463 to 464); teachers unchanged (20 to 20).
About Pleasant Valley Elementary
Pleasant Valley Elementary serves students in Novato, California, as a mid-sized elementary school. It had 464 students in 2024-25, spanning kindergarten through 5.
Pleasant Valley Elementary is run by Novato Unified, whose 14 schools enroll 7,199 students.
At Pleasant Valley Elementary, 62% of students are White. The remaining students are 23% Hispanic and 13% multiracial. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 55%.
Classroom staffing at Pleasant Valley Elementary totals 20 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 23.2:1. The average for elementary schools in California, 22.3:1, is lower. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at Pleasant Valley Elementary is about 20%. Compared with the 35% average for public schools in Marin County, the school's rate is lower.
Pleasant Valley Elementary holds a B+ allk12 Grade, placing it above 69% of California public elementary schools.
Based on student poverty, the model expects 67.5% at Pleasant Valley Elementary; the school's average proficiency rate across its state test results is 66.6%.
American Community Survey estimates for Marin County show that median household income comes to about $149,091, roughly 61% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 4%. The county's public schools total 75, with about 29,867 students.
Of the public schools around it, Pleasant Valley Elementary is closest to San Marin High, about 0.8 miles away. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8. Compared with its nearest neighbors, Pleasant Valley Elementary ranks 1st of 6 on average proficiency.
Pleasant Valley Elementary is coded as Suburb: Large in federal locale data.
From 366 students in 2020-21, enrollment increased to 464 by 2024-25. The school's ratio increased from 21.5:1 to 23.2:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
The discussion board for Pleasant Valley Elementary is open to topics like athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Marin County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
257,969
Census ACS
Median income
$149,091
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
61%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
75
29,867 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Novato Unified
- Novato HighHigh · 1,287 students
- San Marin HighHigh · 1,250 students
- Sinaloa MiddleMiddle · 693 students
- San Jose MiddleMiddle · 559 students
- Hamilton TK-8Elementary · 544 students
- San Ramon ElementaryElementary · 456 students
Other schools in Novato
- Novato HighHigh · 1,287 students
- San Marin HighHigh · 1,250 students
- Sinaloa MiddleMiddle · 693 students
- San Jose MiddleMiddle · 559 students
- Hamilton TK-8Elementary · 544 students
- San Ramon ElementaryElementary · 456 students
Other Pleasant Valley Elementary schools
15 other US public schools in 13 states are named Pleasant Valley Elementary. Pleasant Valley Elementary is the 4th largest of the 16.
- Pleasant Valley ElementarySan Miguel, CA · 58 students
- Pleasant Valley Elementary SchoolParma, OH · 971 students
- Pleasant Valley Elementary SchoolKunkletown, PA · 899 students
- Pleasant Valley Elementary SchoolMcMurray, PA · 495 students
- Pleasant Valley Elementary SchoolJacksonville, AL · 458 students
Nearby schools
- San Marin High0.8 mi · 1,250
- Sinaloa Middle0.9 mi · 693
- San Ramon Elementary0.9 mi · 456
- Lu Sutton Elementary1.6 mi · 367
- Marin Oaks High2.2 mi · 69
- Nova Education Center2.2 mi · 73
Frequently asked questions
About Pleasant Valley ElementaryHow many students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary?
Pleasant Valley Elementary enrolls approximately 464 students in grades KG-05.
What age range does Pleasant Valley Elementary serve?
Pleasant Valley Elementary serves students from grade KG through grade 05.
How many teachers does Pleasant Valley Elementary have?
Pleasant Valley Elementary employs 20 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 23.2:1.
What is the student diversity at Pleasant Valley Elementary?
Student demographics at Pleasant Valley Elementary are roughly 62% White, 23% Hispanic, 0% Black, 2% Asian, 13% Two or more.
Is Pleasant Valley Elementary public or private?
Pleasant Valley Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Novato Unified.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.