Enrollment
351
Elementary
DISTRICT 385 · STATE 443
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 362601003588
PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1097 FOREST RD, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303 · (518) 377-0201 · Schenectady County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL351 STUDENTS
F
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 4% of New York public elementary schools
- FTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- DBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded New York public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
9.6:1
37 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.0:1 · STATE 12.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
86%
302 students
DISTRICT 80% · STATE 58%
Community
0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 16 | 5% |
| Kindergarten | 61 | 17% |
| Grade 1 | 46 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 52 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 43 | 12% |
| Grade 4 | 62 | 18% |
| Grade 5 | 70 | 20% |
| Ungraded | 1 | 0% |
This year's kindergarten class (61) is 13% smaller than its 5th grade class (70).
Student demographics
78%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 79% · STATE 72% · 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
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NYS Assessments 2024-25 . % Proficient (Level 3 + Level 4)English Language Arts
23.0%
NY avg 58.3% . +7.0pp since 2023
Math
29.0%
NY avg 57.4% . +10.0pp since 2023
What this means: On the NYS Assessments, New York's statewide test, about 23 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 29 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all New York schools, those numbers are about 58 and 57. Reading and writing scores are up about 7 points since 2023, while math scores are up about 10 points.
NYS Assessments results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 23.0% | 29.0% |
| 2023-24 | 16.0% | 19.0% |
% Proficient (Level 3 + Level 4), all students and all tested grades.
Source: NYS Assessments. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
UNDERPERFORMING
Bottom 10% of NY schools after controlling for student poverty
Actual proficiency
19.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
43.4%
based on NY schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-23.6pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 20% of students here test proficient in math and reading, below the roughly 43% typical for New York schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations compares each school with others at the same poverty level, not by raw scores, so a school lands here when its results trail those comparable schools, which is not the same as having low scores. A higher-scoring school can still fall in this tier if similar schools score higher still.
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 SCHOOL
PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's state test result (19.8% proficient) is higher than 1 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL this school | 351 | 86.0% | 19.8% |
| LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCHENECTADY | 306 | 83.7% | 17.1% |
| DR MARTIN LUTHER KING SCHOOL JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCHENECTADY | 424 | 84.9% | 24.6% |
| VAN CORLAER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCHENECTADY | 311 | 83.9% | 26.8% |
| MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL UTICA | 303 | 90.1% | 40.3% |
| DAVID N DINKINS SCHOOL JAMAICA | 446 | 89.9% | 53.3% |
Matched among New York 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 SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New York | In Schenectady County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 19.8% | #2,242 of 2,335 | #22 of 24 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 29.0% | #2,123 of 2,342 ▲ 110 | #19 of 24 ▲ 2 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 23.0% | #2,252 of 2,343 ▼ 5 | #23 of 24 no change |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 351 | #1,664 of 2,585 | #16 of 25 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 9.6:1 | #327 of 2,338 | #3 of 23 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 77.8% | #9 of 2,388 | #8 of 23 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 86.0% | #567 of 2,534 | #1 of 25 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -19.1% | #658 of 1,757 | #5 of 17 |
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
351
+1 (+0%) vs 2020
-10% since 1990-91, when it was 392
Student : Teacher
9.6:1
was 16.7:1
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 | 351 | 36.6 | 9.6:1 | 86% (302) |
| 2023-24 | 369 | 34.1 | 10.8:1 | 73% (269) |
| 2022-23 | 357 | 38.4 | 9.3:1 | 79% (282) |
| 2020-21 | 350 | 21 | 16.7:1 | 76% (265) |
| 2017-18 | 434 | 33 | 13.2:1 | 86% (374) |
| 2015-16 | 511 | 31 | 16.5:1 | 66% (338) |
| 2010-11 | 458 | 36 | 12.7:1 | 60% (274) |
| 2000-01 | 379 | 34 | 11.2:1 | 91% (345) |
| 1990-91 | 392 | 23 | 17.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
About PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a small elementary school in New York, located in SCHENECTADY. Grades offered run from pre-K through 5, with 351 students enrolled. The average among elementary schools in New York is roughly 443 students; this school is 21% smaller than that.
PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is run by SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, whose 15 schools enroll 8,948 students.
By race and ethnicity, the largest group at PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is Asian (28%). Enrollment also includes 27% Hispanic, 23% Black, 11% White, and 9% multiracial. The school's Asian share is 23 points above the 5% share among Schenectady County residents. By the diversity index, PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL comes in at 78%.
With 36.6 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, the ratio at PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL was 9.6:1. Among elementary schools in New York, the typical ratio is 12.8:1. PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's free or reduced-price lunch eligibility rate is 86%. By comparison, the figure for public schools in Schenectady County is 50%.
The allk12 Grade for PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is F. Compared with New York public elementary schools, the school scored higher than 4% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a bottom-10% school in New York on BeatsExpectations, with an actual average proficiency rate on state tests of 19.8% against a predicted 43.4%.
Schenectady County census figures show that median household income is about $79,623, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 36% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. A total of 40 public schools operate in Schenectady County, serving about 21,555 students.
MONT PLEASANT MIDDLE SCHOOL is the closest public school, about 0.1 miles away in a straight line. PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles. PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL comes in 7th of 9 nearby schools on average proficiency.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is City: Small: inside a principal city with a population under 100,000.
Federal data show 350 students in 2020-21 and 351 in 2024-25, a difference of under 3%. Federal data show the ratio falling from 16.7:1 to 9.6:1.
The discussion area below is open to posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Schenectady County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
160,369
Census ACS
Median income
$79,623
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
40
21,555 students
Quick facts
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- SCHENECTADY HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,885 students
- ONEIDA MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 657 students
- CENTRAL PARK MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 600 students
- MONT PLEASANT MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 569 students
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- SCHENECTADY HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,885 students
- NISKAYUNA HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,379 students
- MOHONASEN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 924 students
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- ONEIDA MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 657 students
- DRAPER MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 655 students
Other Pleasant Valley Elementary schools
15 other US public schools in 13 states are named Pleasant Valley Elementary. PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is the 7th largest of the 16.
- Pleasant Valley Elementary SchoolParma, OH · 971 students
- Pleasant Valley Elementary SchoolKunkletown, PA · 899 students
- Pleasant Valley Elementary SchoolMcMurray, PA · 495 students
- Pleasant Valley ElementaryNovato, CA · 464 students
- Pleasant Valley Elementary SchoolJacksonville, AL · 458 students
Nearby schools
- MONT PLEASANT MIDDLE SCHOOL0.1 mi · 569
- DR MARTIN LUTHER KING SCHOOL JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.4 mi · 424
- HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.5 mi · 440
- WILLIAM C KEANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.8 mi · 279
- DESTINE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL1.0 mi · 213
- LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.0 mi · 306
Frequently asked questions
About PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 351 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Approximately 9.6:1 students per teacher at PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
What is the student diversity at PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Student demographics at PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL are roughly 11% White, 27% Hispanic, 23% Black, 28% Asian, 9% Two or more.
Is PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL public or private?
PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.