Pleasant Valley School

Summary:

Pleasant Valley School is an exceptional elementary school located in South Windsor, Connecticut, serving 678 students in grades PK-5. As part of the highly-ranked South Windsor School District, Pleasant Valley consistently performs among the top elementary schools in the state.

With a unique racial makeup that features a high percentage of Asian students (around 45-47%) and relatively low percentages of African American and Hispanic students (around 6-10% each), Pleasant Valley School stands out from many nearby schools. This diverse student population contributes to the school's exceptional academic performance, as evidenced by its students consistently outperforming state and district averages on standardized tests. For example, in 2023-2024, 80.6% of 5th-grade students at Pleasant Valley School were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 51.4% statewide.

Beyond its strong overall academic achievement, Pleasant Valley School also excels in supporting the performance of specific student subgroups, such as female students and students with special needs. In 2021-2022, the school ranked 27th out of 234 Connecticut elementary schools for female student performance. Additionally, Pleasant Valley School serves a relatively affluent community, with only 15-16% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to much higher rates at many nearby schools like Waddell School and Clover Street School. This combination of academic excellence, diverse student population, and socioeconomic factors makes Pleasant Valley School a standout in the region and a model for other schools to emulate.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 591 Ellington Rd.
       South Windsor, CT  06074


(860) 610-0291

District: South Windsor School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
64th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,809 Help


Students who attend Pleasant Valley School usually attend:

Middle:    Timothy Edwards School
High:    South Windsor High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  718

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
47.9%
White:
32.9%
Hispanic:
9.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pleasant Valley School ranks better than 87.1% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the South Windsor School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.76. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Pleasant Valley School has the largest elementary school student body size in the South Windsor School District. Racial makeup is: Asian (47.9%), White (32.9%), Hispanic (9.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the South Windsor School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley School is 14.8, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the South Windsor School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pleasant Valley School is $13,809, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the South Windsor School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pleasant Valley School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasant Valley School 64th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Pleasant Valley School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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South Windsor School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Windsor School District 27th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pleasant Valley School

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Rank History for all students at Pleasant Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 77.93 120th 570 78.9%
2007 73.93 172nd 568 69.7%
2008 78.42 113th 565 80.0%
2009 73.46 182nd 566 67.8%
2010 75.66 154th 579 73.4%
2011 77.83 123rd 565 78.2%
2012 75.31 148th 564 73.8%
2013 80.22 82nd 557 85.3%
2015 77.53 135th 551 75.5%
2016 86.63 56th 518 89.2%
2017 85.16 72nd 519 86.1%
2018 83.09 97th 532 81.8%
2019 80.64 119th 522 77.2%
2021 90.84 44th 538 91.8%
2022 89.43 40th 490 91.8%
2023 88.22 51st 491 89.6%
2024 85.76 64th 497 87.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pleasant Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 95.87 11th 371 97.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pleasant Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 95.76 6th 302 98.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Pleasant Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.76 58th 259 77.6%
2019 68.44 92nd 242 62.0%
2021 86.43 54th 455 88.1%
2022 83.73 27th 234 88.5%
2023 83.39 41st 230 82.2%
2024 74.74 77th 237 67.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Pleasant Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.81 84th 262 67.9%
2019 80.85 46th 247 81.4%
2021 91.24 27th 445 93.9%
2022 84.34 29th 232 87.5%
2023 82.14 41st 231 82.3%
2024 81.23 46th 233 80.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Pleasant Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.60 3rd 9 66.7%
2022 49.24 5th 7 28.6%
2023 61.60 4th 6 33.3%
2024 70.06 3rd 7 57.1%
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Rank History for White students at Pleasant Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.90 73rd 296 75.3%
2019 62.53 120th 295 59.3%
2021 71.97 88th 327 73.1%
2022 78.51 40th 252 84.1%
2023 76.23 54th 262 79.4%
2024 61.61 109th 250 56.4%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pleasant Valley School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 458 7 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1989 418 8 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1990 427 6 11 5 n/a n/a n/a 0 449
1991 399 14 14 8 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1992 394 16 15 6 2 n/a n/a 0 433
1993 396 15 13 7 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1994 433 16 15 7 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1995 459 17 25 10 3 n/a n/a 0 514
1996 459 17 25 10 3 n/a n/a 0 514
1997 465 19 20 16 3 n/a n/a 0 523
1998 464 19 19 20 3 n/a n/a 0 525
1999 446 21 25 24 4 n/a n/a 0 520
2000 466 21 23 22 3 n/a n/a 0 535
2001 442 24 21 17 6 n/a n/a 0 510
2002 427 14 28 18 5 n/a n/a 0 492
2003 427 14 28 18 5 n/a n/a 0 492
2004 410 20 27 20 6 n/a n/a 0 483
2005 391 25 30 27 8 n/a n/a 0 481
2006 454 35 35 29 9 n/a n/a 0 562
2007 368 40 27 24 4 n/a n/a 0 463
2008 343 36 41 25 3 n/a n/a 0 448
2009 331 34 45 33 2 n/a n/a 0 445
2010 310 39 48 37 2 n/a n/a 0 436
2011 302 39 56 33 2 0 0 0 432
2012 261 30 61 23 3 0 1 0 379
2013 227 20 64 34 0 0 15 0 360
2014 213 31 55 34 0 0 14 0 347
2015 197 35 65 32 0 0 17 0 346
2016 203 34 70 28 0 0 21 0 356
2017 197 31 82 29 0 0 21 0 360
2018 232 40 154 36 0 0 32 0 494
2019 238 33 179 42 0 0 41 0 533
2020 239 27 236 50 0 0 35 0 587
2021 216 30 258 50 1 0 35 0 590
2022 234 33 290 52 0 0 33 0 642
2023 226 42 320 67 0 0 23 0 678
2024 236 43 344 71 2 0 22 0 718

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pleasant Valley School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 475 27.0 17.5 n/a
1989 440 23.5 18.7 n/a
1990 449 24.0 18.7 n/a
1991 435 25.0 17.4 n/a
1992 433 26.6 16.2 3.2
1993 431 26.5 16.3 0.2
1994 471 27.2 17.3 5.9
1995 514 27.1 19.0 9.9
1996 514 27.1 19.0 9.9
1997 523 29.0 18.0 5.2
1998 525 31.9 16.5 5.3
1999 520 30.9 16.8 5.2
2000 535 31.9 16.8 4.9
2001 510 30.0 17.0 n/a
2002 492 29.0 17.0 6.7
2003 492 29.0 17.0 6.7
2004 483 28.4 17.0 7.2
2005 481 26.6 18.1 n/a
2006 562 26.1 21.5 5.9
2007 463 26.3 17.6 9.9
2008 448 27.3 16.4 8.5
2009 445 29.3 16.7 8.8
2010 436 30.0 14.5 11.7
2011 432 26.9 16.0 11.6
2012 379 28.5 13.2 14.8
2013 360 26.0 13.8 16.1
2014 347 26.5 13.0 17.9
2015 346 30.0 11.5 19.7
2016 356 30.0 11.8 19.1
2017 360 27.7 12.9 15.8
2018 494 33.8 14.6 16.6
2019 533 37.1 14.3 19.9
2020 587 43.1 13.6 18.1
2021 590 44.4 13.2 16.1
2022 642 44.8 14.3 14.3
2023 678 46.3 14.6 15.9
2024 718 48.4 14.8 16.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pleasant Valley School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 475 27.0 17.5 n/a
1989 440 23.5 18.7 n/a
1990 449 24.0 18.7 n/a
1991 435 25.0 17.4 n/a
1992 433 26.6 16.2 3.2
1993 431 26.5 16.3 0.2
1994 471 27.2 17.3 5.9
1995 514 27.1 19.0 9.9
1996 514 27.1 19.0 9.9
1997 523 29.0 18.0 5.2
1998 525 31.9 16.5 5.3
1999 520 30.9 16.8 5.2
2000 535 31.9 16.8 4.9
2001 510 30.0 17.0 n/a
2002 492 29.0 17.0 6.7
2003 492 29.0 17.0 6.7
2004 483 28.4 17.0 7.2
2005 481 26.6 18.1 n/a
2006 562 26.1 21.5 5.9
2007 463 26.3 17.6 9.9
2008 448 27.3 16.4 8.5
2009 445 29.3 16.7 8.8
2010 436 30.0 14.5 11.7
2011 432 26.9 16.0 11.6
2012 379 28.5 13.2 14.8
2013 360 26.0 13.8 16.1
2014 347 26.5 13.0 17.9
2015 346 30.0 11.5 19.7
2016 356 30.0 11.8 19.1
2017 360 27.7 12.9 15.8
2018 494 33.8 14.6 16.6
2019 533 37.1 14.3 19.9
2020 587 43.1 13.6 18.1
2021 590 44.4 13.2 16.1
2022 642 44.8 14.3 14.3
2023 678 46.3 14.6 15.9
2024 718 48.4 14.8 16.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pleasant Valley School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $14,291
2019 $13,931
2020 $13,964
2021 $14,038
2022 $13,553
2023 $13,809

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pleasant Valley School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 119th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 51st of 491 Elementary schools
 12.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Valley School)74.472.4
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Windsor School District)79.367.1
 12.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Valley School)82.676.4
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Windsor School District)83.174.4
 8.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Valley School)68.476.4
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Windsor School District)74.677.9
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Valley School)72.677.7
 5.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Windsor School District)75.578.8
 3.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Valley School)80.579
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Windsor School District)78.474.4
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Valley School)65.975.6
 9.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Windsor School District)65.568.4
 2.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.541.8
 4.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students533678
 27.2%
African American3342
 27.3%
American Indian00
Asian179320
 78.8%
Hispanic4267
 59.5%
Pacific Islander00
White238226
 5%
Two or More Races4123
 43.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.9%15.9%
 4%


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Pleasant Valley School ranks 64th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Pleasant Valley School are 48% Asian, 33% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Pleasant Valley School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Timothy Edwards School
High : South Windsor High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 718 students attended Pleasant Valley School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

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