Serving 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Pleasant Avenue School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34%
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pleasant Avenue School's student population of 269 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pleasant Avenue School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)15-19%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
10%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
86%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Pleasant Avenue School often compared to?
Pleasant Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Warren Street School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% NY state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Avenue School?
269 students attend Pleasant Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Pleasant Avenue School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Avenue School?
Pleasant Avenue School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pleasant Avenue School offer ?
Pleasant Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pleasant Avenue School part of?
Pleasant Avenue School is part of Johnstown City School District.
School Reviews
Review Pleasant Avenue School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.
