Pleasant Ridge Elementary

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Pleasant Ridge Elementary ranks 168 th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pleasant Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school located in Easton, Kansas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 346 students. This high-performing school consistently outshines the state and Easton district averages in academic metrics, making it a standout educational institution in the area.

Pleasant Ridge Elementary has a strong track record of excellence, ranking in the top 25% of Kansas elementary schools for several consecutive years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 168 out of 653 Kansas elementary schools and received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This impressive performance extends across different student subgroups, including female students, male students, and students with special education needs, where the school consistently ranks among the top schools in the state.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Anthony Elementary and Jefferson County North Elementary/Middle, Pleasant Ridge Elementary outperforms in key academic areas like English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. Additionally, the school's relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio may contribute to its strong academic performance, which has remained consistently high over the years.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

20753 Easton Road
Easton, KS 66020

(913) 651-5595

District: Easton

SchoolDigger Rank:
168^th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,121

Students who attend Pleasant Ridge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Pleasant Ridge Middle
High:	Pleasant Ridge High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 346

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.8%

Hispanic:

4.3%

Two or more races:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pleasant Ridge Elementary ranks better than 74.3% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.51. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.8%), Hispanic (4.3%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pleasant Ridge Elementary is 13.8. (See more...)

Compare Pleasant Ridge Elementary employs 25 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pleasant Ridge Elementary is $11,121.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pleasant Ridge Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasant Ridge Elementary 168^th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Pleasant Ridge Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Easton:

SchoolDigger ranks Easton 35^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pleasant Ridge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pleasant Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2015	79.33	96^th	678	85.8%
2016	78.32	111^th	656	83.1%
2017	83.32	81^st	659	87.7%
2018	82.29	87^th	656	86.7%
2019	86.88	51^st	667	92.4%
2021	75.44	129^th	670	80.7%
2022	72.86	147^th	668	78.0%
2023	79.63	106^th	660	83.9%
2024	69.51	168^th	653	74.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Pleasant Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	83.15	22^nd	296	92.6%
2024	83.86	23^rd	306	92.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pleasant Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	64.42	132^nd	512	74.2%
2019	79.10	36^th	509	92.9%
2021	68.17	106^th	494	78.5%
2023	85.22	27^th	541	95.0%
2024	46.42	288^th	546	47.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Pleasant Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	70.02	151^st	574	73.7%
2019	77.30	98^th	591	83.4%
2021	73.43	129^th	591	78.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Pleasant Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	88.40	41^st	575	92.9%
2019	92.42	22^nd	586	96.2%
2021	74.13	123^rd	605	79.7%

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Rank History for White students at Pleasant Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	78.70	96^th	574	83.3%
2019	82.68	62^nd	592	89.5%
2021	68.35	149^th	587	74.6%
2022	63.63	180^th	596	69.8%
2023	68.90	134^th	584	77.1%
2024	54.81	258^th	579	55.4%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State 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.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pleasant Ridge Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	168	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	169
2006	170	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	171
2007	169	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	169
2008	160	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	1	162
2009	169	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	171
2010	181	0	1	5	1	0	0	0	188
2011	177	1	0	3	0	0	0	0	181
2012	180	0	1	4	0	0	2	0	187
2013	156	0	1	4	0	0	4	0	165
2014	249	1	0	9	0	1	8	0	268
2015	229	2	0	7	0	1	7	0	246
2016	215	0	0	11	2	1	6	0	235
2017	211	2	0	10	2	1	8	0	234
2018	220	2	0	8	2	1	10	0	243
2019	257	1	0	10	3	1	12	0	284
2020	300	2	0	9	3	1	7	0	322
2021	288	2	0	13	3	1	8	0	315
2022	307	2	0	15	1	1	12	0	338
2023	314	2	0	15	1	1	13	0	346

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 Ridge Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	169	12.8	13.2	22.5
2006	171	13.8	12.4	25.1
2007	169	15.8	10.7	30.8
2008	162	12.5	13.0	28.6
2009	171	12.4	13.8	22.9
2010	188	14.7	12.7	32.4
2011	181	13.7	13.2	33.7
2012	187	14.8	12.5	29.4
2013	165	12.3	13.4	34.5
2014	268	21.1	12.7	37.7
2015	246	20.0	12.3	39.8
2016	235	20.0	11.7	38.3
2017	234	19.5	12.0	35.9
2018	243	18.6	13.0	34.2
2019	284	22.2	12.7	33.5
2020	322	21.0	15.3	26.7
2021	315	22.0	14.3	24.4
2022	338	25.0	13.5	18.3
2023	346	25.0	13.8	25.7

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 Ridge Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	169	12.8	13.2	22.5
2006	171	13.8	12.4	25.1
2007	169	15.8	10.7	30.8
2008	162	12.5	13.0	28.6
2009	171	12.4	13.8	22.9
2010	188	14.7	12.7	32.4
2011	181	13.7	13.2	33.7
2012	187	14.8	12.5	29.4
2013	165	12.3	13.4	34.5
2014	268	21.1	12.7	37.7
2015	246	20.0	12.3	39.8
2016	235	20.0	11.7	38.3
2017	234	19.5	12.0	35.9
2018	243	18.6	13.0	34.2
2019	284	22.2	12.7	33.5
2020	322	21.0	15.3	26.7
2021	315	22.0	14.3	24.4
2022	338	25.0	13.5	18.3
2023	346	25.0	13.8	25.7

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 Ridge Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,198 (28.8%)	$7,923 (71.2%)	$11,121

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pleasant Ridge Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 51^st of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 106^th of 660 Elementary schools	8.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Ridge Elementary)	63.6	56	7.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Easton)	63.6	56	7.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	38.1	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Ridge Elementary)	81.8	72	9.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Easton)	81.8	72	9.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	50.4	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Ridge Elementary)	60	59.3	0.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Easton)	60	59.3	0.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	42.8	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Ridge Elementary)	40	63	23%
4th Grade Mathematics (Easton)	40	63	23%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	36.1	37.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Ridge Elementary)	64.1	39.4	24.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Easton)	64.1	39.4	24.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.6	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Ridge Elementary)	66.7	45.4	21.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Easton)	66.7	45.4	21.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	31.3	0.6%
5th Grade Science (Pleasant Ridge Elementary)	94.9	57.6	37.3%
5th Grade Science (Easton)	94.9	57.6	37.3%
5th Grade Science (Kansas)	43.1	42.1	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	284	346	21.8%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	10	15	50%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	257	314	22.2%
Two or More Races	12	13	8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.5%	25.7%	7.7%

Schools Near Pleasant Ridge Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)							KAP Mathematics (2024)							KAP Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pleasant Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	20753 Easton Road	Easton	66020	Leavenworth County	Easton	No	No	No	Yes	(913) 651-5595	346	25	13.8	25.7%	314 (90.8%)	2 (0.6%)	15 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.8%)	69.5	168^th of 653 public elementary schools	74.3%		79.6	106^th of 660 public elementary schools	83.9%	62	46.5	38.0	46.4				43.6	65.1	46.0	51.8				53.7	59.6		59.6	$11,121	$3,198	$7,923
MacArthur Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1 MacArthur Loop Building 210	Fort Leavenworth	66027	Leavenworth County	Fort Leavenworth	No	No	No	Yes	(913) 651-6517	446	33	13.5	2.0%	289 (64.8%)	26 (5.8%)	57 (12.8%)	16 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	53 (11.9%)	75.3	123^rd of 653 public elementary schools	81.2%		88.4	54^th of 660 public elementary schools	91.8%	69	42.6	75.5	50.0				56.0	50.0	59.3	46.3				51.8	59.3		59.3	$9,892	$1,704	$8,188
David Brewer Elementary	Public	1-4	401 N 17th St	Leavenworth	66048	Leavenworth County	Leavenworth	No	No	No	Yes	(913) 684-1490	361	24	15.0	68.4%	218 (60.4%)	45 (12.5%)	36 (10.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	57 (15.8%)	13.7	585^th of 653 public elementary schools	10.4%		8.2	631^st of 660 public elementary schools	4.4%	46	21.0	23.8					22.4	22.8	15.5					19.0				$12,634	$1,955	$10,678
Bradley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1 Bradley Circle Bldg 1726	Fort Leavenworth	66027	Leavenworth County	Fort Leavenworth	No	No	No	No	(913) 651-6915	496	31	16.2	3.2%	321 (64.7%)	21 (4.2%)	77 (15.5%)	23 (4.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (10.5%)	88	58^th of 653 public elementary schools	91.1%		94.7	17^th of 660 public elementary schools	97.4%	41	75.5	78.3	47.4				68.4	88.9	76.0	45.0				72.2	60.0		60.0	$9,497	$1,635	$7,861
Henry Leavenworth	Public	K-4	1925 Vilas	Leavenworth	66048	Leavenworth County	Leavenworth	No	No	No	Yes	(913) 684-1470	330	25	13.2	52.4%	193 (58.5%)	32 (9.7%)	46 (13.9%)	3 (0.9%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	51 (15.5%)	20.9	541^st of 653 public elementary schools	17.2%		27.9	501^st of 660 public elementary schools	24.1%	40	24.4	33.3					28.5	30.0	15.6					23.3				$9,467	$1,337	$8,130
Eisenhower Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1 Eisenhower Circle Bldg 327	Fort Leavenworth	66027	Leavenworth County	Fort Leavenworth	No	No	No	Yes	(913) 651-6663	348	28	12.4	10.3%	220 (63.2%)	32 (9.2%)	50 (14.4%)	8 (2.3%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.1%)	32 (9.2%)	90.8	37^th of 653 public elementary schools	94.3%		93.8	20^th of 660 public elementary schools	97.0%	17	70.2	64.3	62.9				65.9	86.3	57.9	48.6				65.5	73.0		73.0	$9,590	$1,652	$7,939
Earl Lawson Early Education Center	Public	PK-K	820 N 5th St	Leavenworth	66048	Leavenworth County	Leavenworth	No	No	No	Yes	(913) 684-1570	362	21	17.6	75.4%	184 (50.8%)	56 (15.5%)	44 (12.2%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	74 (20.4%)								(n/a)
McLouth Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	217 Summit Street	Mc Louth	66054	Jefferson County	McLouth	No	No	No	Yes	(913) 796-6152	237	16	14.8	48.1%	211 (89.0%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.6%)	46.1	360^th of 653 public elementary schools	44.9%		62.8	207^th of 660 public elementary schools	68.6%	153	52.0	32.5	25.0				34.7	72.0	17.5	19.4				31.7	52.8		52.8	$12,712	$4,115	$8,597
Leavenworth Virtual School	Public, Virtual	K-8	1000 3rd Ave	Leavenworth	66048	Leavenworth County	Leavenworth	No	No	Yes	No	(913) 684-1540	35	1	35.0	8.6%	18 (51.4%)	8 (22.9%)	4 (11.4%)	1 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (11.4%)								(n/a)							17.4							8.7			33.3	$4,456	$00	$4,456
Jefferson County North Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	100 Charger Lane	Nortonville	66060	Jefferson County	Jefferson County North	No	No	No	Yes	(913) 886-3870	325	21	15.7	33.5%	313 (96.3%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	50.4	319^th of 653 public elementary schools	51.1%		47.4	350^th of 660 public elementary schools	47.0%	31	35.5	61.7	38.2	18.8	25.0	24.1	35.7	71.0	61.7	26.5	6.3	25.0	13.8	35.7	38.2	27.6	33.3	$10,885	$1,799	$9,085

Frequently Asked Questions about Pleasant Ridge Elementary

What schools do graduates of Pleasant Ridge Elementary attend?

Students who attend Pleasant Ridge Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pleasant Ridge Middle
High : Pleasant Ridge High

How many students attend Pleasant Ridge Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 346 students attended Pleasant Ridge Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Pleasant Ridge Elementary?

Students at Pleasant Ridge Elementary are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Is Pleasant Ridge Elementary a good school?

Pleasant Ridge Elementary ranks 168^th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Pleasant Ridge Elementary in?

Easton

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