Serving 275 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pleasant View Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
275 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
31%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
55%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% CO state average).
How many students attend Pleasant View Elementary School?
275 students attend Pleasant View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Pleasant View Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant View Elementary School?
Pleasant View Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pleasant View Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Pleasant View Elementary School part of?
Pleasant View Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
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