Pleasantview Elementary

Summary:

Pleasantview Elementary is a public elementary school located in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 712 students. The school is part of the Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools district, which is ranked 229 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pleasantview Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, outperforming the Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools district and the state average in both math and reading proficiency across all grades. In 2023-2024, 50% of Pleasantview students were proficient or better in math, compared to 37.47% for the district and 45.47% for the state. In reading, 53.43% of Pleasantview students were proficient or better, compared to 46.76% for the district and 49.85% for the state. The school's performance is particularly impressive among its special education and low-socioeconomic status student groups, which rank in the top 176 and 279 out of 572 and 793 Minnesota elementary schools, respectively.

Pleasantview Elementary also outperforms nearby schools, such as Mississippi Heights Elementary, which is also part of the Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools district, as well as schools in the St. Cloud Public School District, like Westwood Elementary, Talahi Community Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, and Madison Elementary. This suggests that Pleasantview is effectively meeting the needs of all its students, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1009 N 6th Ave
       Sauk Rapids, MN  56379-8888


(320) 253-0506

District: Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
402nd of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,315 Help


Students who attend Pleasantview Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School
High:    Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  712

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.3%
Two or more races:
9.8%
Hispanic:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.2% Help


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Compare Details Pleasantview Elementary ranks better than 54.4% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.05. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.3%), two or more races (9.8%), Hispanic (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pleasantview Elementary is 13.2. 1 elementary schools in the Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pleasantview Elementary is $11,315. 1 elementary schools in the Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pleasantview Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasantview Elementary 402nd of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Pleasantview Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools 229th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pleasantview Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pleasantview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 48.84 436th 685 36.4%
2006 58.10 365th 756 51.7%
2007 53.75 433rd 777 44.3%
2008 49.02 493rd 781 36.9%
2009 39.62 327th 434 24.7%
2010 61.86 354th 803 55.9%
2011 52.86 480th 814 41.0%
2012 55.84 459th 820 44.0%
2013 54.03 457th 824 44.5%
2014 51.88 474th 826 42.6%
2015 50.29 507th 840 39.6%
2016 44.62 564th 848 33.5%
2017 42.29 577th 853 32.4%
2018 36.57 616th 847 27.3%
2019 46.83 546th 870 37.2%
2021 48.28 540th 869 37.9%
2022 55.78 427th 858 50.2%
2023 58.88 381st 845 54.9%
2024 58.05 402nd 881 54.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pleasantview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 20.88 71st 87 18.4%
2023 29.72 59th 77 23.4%
2024 40.35 49th 81 39.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pleasantview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.38 372nd 463 19.7%
2019 35.10 360th 515 30.1%
2021 46.39 228th 417 45.3%
2022 52.64 220th 500 56.0%
2023 66.05 136th 524 74.0%
2024 62.08 176th 572 69.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pleasantview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.45 552nd 728 24.2%
2019 48.90 403rd 740 45.5%
2021 60.41 256th 683 62.5%
2022 60.42 246th 663 62.9%
2023 63.57 263rd 774 66.0%
2024 61.60 279th 793 64.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Pleasantview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.99 578th 774 25.3%
2019 46.92 502nd 787 36.2%
2021 39.99 538th 783 31.3%
2022 46.97 470th 799 41.2%
2023 48.20 462nd 787 41.3%
2024 46.92 480th 809 40.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Pleasantview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.24 578th 779 25.8%
2019 44.74 518th 798 35.1%
2021 52.32 427th 784 45.5%
2022 59.96 335th 808 58.5%
2023 64.68 290th 799 63.7%
2024 64.56 283rd 826 65.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Pleasantview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.44 209th 266 21.4%
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Rank History for White students at Pleasantview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.15 682nd 712 4.2%
2019 27.14 610th 722 15.5%
2021 27.92 591st 710 16.8%
2022 37.91 502nd 725 30.8%
2023 41.27 446th 712 37.4%
2024 38.94 486th 730 33.4%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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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Enrollment information for Pleasantview Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 667 0 1 6 5 n/a n/a 0 679
1989 686 0 1 7 5 n/a n/a 0 699
1990 654 2 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 663
1991 645 5 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 656
1992 698 1 8 0 3 n/a n/a 0 710
1993 706 2 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 718
1994 719 1 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 726
1995 671 0 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 678
1996 671 0 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 678
1997 649 9 11 3 2 n/a n/a 0 674
1998 618 7 10 10 0 n/a n/a 33 678
1999 660 3 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 677
2000 675 11 14 9 3 n/a n/a 0 712
2001 706 6 10 8 1 n/a n/a 0 731
2002 804 5 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 816
2003 804 5 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 816
2004 774 22 24 6 1 n/a n/a 0 827
2005 602 14 17 8 0 n/a n/a 0 641
2006 587 21 30 14 5 n/a n/a 0 657
2007 571 11 31 18 6 n/a n/a 0 637
2008 557 20 34 18 6 n/a n/a 0 635
2009 530 32 26 24 9 n/a n/a 0 621
2010 535 31 26 24 9 n/a n/a 0 625
2011 584 27 22 18 11 0 7 0 669
2012 579 26 16 25 8 0 14 0 668
2013 626 29 11 24 7 0 15 0 712
2014 660 25 12 18 5 0 20 0 740
2015 669 37 16 29 6 0 19 0 776
2016 681 40 21 33 7 0 20 0 802
2017 703 39 21 36 7 0 17 0 823
2018 698 34 16 35 6 0 36 0 825
2019 629 37 17 30 7 0 38 0 758
2020 587 21 18 38 5 0 55 0 724
2021 557 23 17 40 5 0 60 0 702
2022 530 35 13 39 2 0 61 0 680
2023 543 35 17 43 4 0 70 0 712

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 Pleasantview Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 679 39.1 17.3 12.7
1989 699 34.4 20.3 13.9
1990 663 33.1 20.0 8.9
1991 656 33.3 19.6 11.7
1992 710 33.8 21.0 10.6
1993 718 37.5 19.1 14.3
1994 726 42.5 17.1 13.6
1995 678 38.9 17.4 15.2
1996 678 38.9 17.4 15.2
1997 674 38.2 17.6 18.1
1998 678 n/a 0.0 19.2
1999 677 40.8 16.6 14.8
2000 712 41.5 17.2 23.5
2001 731 41.7 17.5 22
2002 816 43.4 18.8 21
2003 816 43.4 18.8 21
2004 827 45.6 18.1 22.9
2005 641 35.5 18.1 27.6
2006 657 37.2 17.7 27.2
2007 637 37.4 17.0 31.1
2008 635 34.5 18.4 26.3
2009 621 35.0 17.7 34.6
2010 625 34.1 18.3 40.6
2011 669 34.8 19.1 37.2
2012 668 35.0 19.0 42.7
2013 712 35.8 19.8 44.5
2014 740 40.3 18.3 46.8
2015 776 43.0 18.0 47.8
2016 802 45.0 17.8 47
2017 823 47.2 17.4 44.6
2018 825 50.3 16.3 40.7
2019 758 50.7 14.9 42.6
2020 724 51.2 14.1 39.9
2021 702 51.7 13.5 37
2022 680 56.6 12.0 39.9
2023 712 53.8 13.2 48.2

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 Pleasantview Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 679 39.1 17.3 12.7
1989 699 34.4 20.3 13.9
1990 663 33.1 20.0 8.9
1991 656 33.3 19.6 11.7
1992 710 33.8 21.0 10.6
1993 718 37.5 19.1 14.3
1994 726 42.5 17.1 13.6
1995 678 38.9 17.4 15.2
1996 678 38.9 17.4 15.2
1997 674 38.2 17.6 18.1
1998 678 n/a 0.0 19.2
1999 677 40.8 16.6 14.8
2000 712 41.5 17.2 23.5
2001 731 41.7 17.5 22
2002 816 43.4 18.8 21
2003 816 43.4 18.8 21
2004 827 45.6 18.1 22.9
2005 641 35.5 18.1 27.6
2006 657 37.2 17.7 27.2
2007 637 37.4 17.0 31.1
2008 635 34.5 18.4 26.3
2009 621 35.0 17.7 34.6
2010 625 34.1 18.3 40.6
2011 669 34.8 19.1 37.2
2012 668 35.0 19.0 42.7
2013 712 35.8 19.8 44.5
2014 740 40.3 18.3 46.8
2015 776 43.0 18.0 47.8
2016 802 45.0 17.8 47
2017 823 47.2 17.4 44.6
2018 825 50.3 16.3 40.7
2019 758 50.7 14.9 42.6
2020 724 51.2 14.1 39.9
2021 702 51.7 13.5 37
2022 680 56.6 12.0 39.9
2023 712 53.8 13.2 48.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pleasantview Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,315

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pleasantview Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 546th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 381st of 845 Elementary schools
 17.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Pleasantview Elementary)70.861.2
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools)74.153.7
 20.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Pleasantview Elementary)48.953.9
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools)53.544.6
 8.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Pleasantview Elementary)54.755.7
 1%
   4th Grade Math (Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools)55.855
 0.8%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Pleasantview Elementary)51.458.1
 6.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools)54.852
 2.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Pleasantview Elementary)47.341.2
 6.1%
   5th Grade Math (Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools)57.637.3
 20.3%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Pleasantview Elementary)61.252.6
 8.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools)66.758.4
 8.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Pleasantview Elementary)46.146.5
 0.4%
   5th Grade Science (Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools)52.243.7
 8.5%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students758712
 6.1%
African American3735
 5.4%
American Indian74
 42.9%
Asian1717
Hispanic3043
 43.3%
Pacific Islander00
White629543
 13.7%
Two or More Races3870
 84.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.6%48.2%
 5.6%


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Students who attend Pleasantview Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School
High : Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High

Students at Pleasantview Elementary are 76% White, 10% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 5% African American, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 712 students attended Pleasantview Elementary.

Pleasantview Elementary ranks 402nd of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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