Pleasant Hill Elementary

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Pleasant Hill Elementary ranks 401 st of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pleasant Hill Elementary is a public elementary school located in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, serving grades 3-4 with a total enrollment of 306 students. While the school is part of the Pleasant Hill R-III school district, which is ranked 101 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating, the school itself appears to be struggling to keep up with the performance of other schools in the state.

One of the key differentiating factors of Pleasant Hill Elementary is its significantly higher percentage of white students (87.25%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. However, this homogeneity does not seem to translate into academic success, as the school's test scores in Mathematics and English Language Arts for both 3rd and 4th grades are generally lower than the state averages and the scores of the nearby Lee's Summit R-VII district schools, such as Highland Park Elementary and Trailridge Elementary. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 169th out of 1,052 Missouri elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 401st out of 898 in 2022-2023.

While Pleasant Hill Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (15.69%), which is lower than the rates of some nearby schools like East Lynne Elementary (31.85%) and Prairie View Elementary (33.22%), its academic performance still lags behind these schools. This suggests that factors beyond socioeconomic status may be contributing to the school's struggles, and the school may need to focus on addressing areas such as curriculum, instructional practices, and support systems for struggling students to improve student outcomes and better serve its community.

Detail:

Public 3-4

327 N McKissock
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080-1445

(816) 540-2220

District: Pleasant Hill R-III

SchoolDigger Rank:
401^st of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,093

Students who attend Pleasant Hill Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Pleasant Hill Intermediate
	Pleasant Hill Middle
High:	Pleasant Hill High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 306

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.3%

Two or more races:

6.9%

Hispanic:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pleasant Hill Elementary ranks better than 55.3% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.8. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.3%), two or more races (6.9%), Hispanic (5.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 15.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pleasant Hill Elementary is 13.6. (See more...)

Compare Pleasant Hill Elementary employs 22.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pleasant Hill Elementary is $10,093.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pleasant Hill Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasant Hill Elementary 401^st of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Pleasant Hill Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Pleasant Hill R-III:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasant Hill R-III 101^st of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pleasant Hill Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pleasant Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	45.42	637^th	1074	40.7%
2007	53.53	504^th	1080	53.3%
2008	55.04	477^th	1084	56.0%
2009	66.18	296^th	1053	71.9%
2010	54.84	488^th	1066	54.2%
2011	41.99	719^th	1088	33.9%
2012	44.32	686^th	1085	36.8%
2013	53.49	534^th	1108	51.8%
2014	53.80	511^th	1089	53.1%
2015	72.41	260^th	1058	75.4%
2016	64.58	309^th	865	64.3%
2017	77.94	186^th	1032	82.0%
2018	72.74	251^st	1045	76.0%
2019	78.38	169^th	1052	83.9%
2021	66.22	287^th	901	68.1%
2022	69.07	254^th	908	72.0%
2023	54.80	401^st	898	55.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Pleasant Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.30	51^st	107	52.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	46.94	481^st	887	45.8%
2019	60.30	295^th	907	67.5%
2023	61.16	174^th	611	71.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Pleasant Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	37.37	202^nd	302	33.1%

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Rank History for White students at Pleasant Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	64.80	289^th	898	67.8%
2019	71.57	213^th	917	76.8%
2021	52.41	319^th	691	53.8%
2022	53.71	302^nd	675	55.3%
2023	38.63	413^th	673	38.6%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Pleasant Hill Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2001	408	3	0	9	4	n/a	n/a	424
2002	428	5	1	10	8	n/a	n/a	452
2003	428	5	1	10	8	n/a	n/a	452
2004	417	9	2	10	4	n/a	n/a	442
2005	433	11	2	11	4	n/a	n/a	461
2006	441	5	1	8	2	n/a	n/a	457
2007	316	1	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	322
2008	315	4	2	12	1	n/a	n/a	334
2009	310	5	0	12	1	n/a	n/a	328
2010	284	4	1	9	1	n/a	n/a	299
2011	280	3	2	13	2	0	9	309
2012	294	2	2	13	2	1	10	324
2013	284	0	0	13	1	1	4	303
2014	284	0	0	12	3	0	4	303
2015	293	0	1	10	2	1	6	313
2016	293	2	2	13	1	2	7	320
2017	284	2	3	14	1	0	15	319
2018	305	1	2	9	1	0	11	329
2019	333	2	1	11	2	0	10	359
2020	319	4	0	15	1	0	12	351
2021	280	4	0	17	1	0	15	317
2022	281	2	1	13	1	0	16	314
2023	267	1	1	16	0	0	21	306

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 Hill Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	424	24.0	17.7	14.9
2002	452	29.3	15.4	20.8
2003	452	29.3	15.4	20.8
2004	442	29.4	15.0	19.2
2005	461	29.4	15.7	21.5
2006	457	30.5	15.0	21.2
2007	322	29.9	10.8	22.7
2008	334	22.2	15.0	25.4
2009	328	22.2	14.7	22
2010	299	21.0	14.2	32.1
2011	309	20.5	15.0	27.2
2012	324	21.3	15.2	28.4
2013	303	20.1	15.0	29.7
2014	303	21.2	14.2	30
2015	313	21.0	14.9	26.8
2016	320	22.0	14.5	22.5
2017	319	21.0	15.1	22.3
2018	329	21.0	15.6	22.5
2019	359	22.1	16.2	23.1
2020	351	21.0	16.6	24.8
2021	317	22.1	14.3	22.1
2022	314	22.9	13.7	11.5
2023	306	22.4	13.6	15.7

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 Hill Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	424	24.0	17.7	14.9
2002	452	29.3	15.4	20.8
2003	452	29.3	15.4	20.8
2004	442	29.4	15.0	19.2
2005	461	29.4	15.7	21.5
2006	457	30.5	15.0	21.2
2007	322	29.9	10.8	22.7
2008	334	22.2	15.0	25.4
2009	328	22.2	14.7	22
2010	299	21.0	14.2	32.1
2011	309	20.5	15.0	27.2
2012	324	21.3	15.2	28.4
2013	303	20.1	15.0	29.7
2014	303	21.2	14.2	30
2015	313	21.0	14.9	26.8
2016	320	22.0	14.5	22.5
2017	319	21.0	15.1	22.3
2018	329	21.0	15.6	22.5
2019	359	22.1	16.2	23.1
2020	351	21.0	16.6	24.8
2021	317	22.1	14.3	22.1
2022	314	22.9	13.7	11.5
2023	306	22.4	13.6	15.7

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 Hill Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$7,747 (100.0%)	$7,747
2020	n/a	$7,990 (100.0%)	$7,990
2021	$293 (3.0%)	$9,403 (97.0%)	$9,696
2022	$863 (8.6%)	$9,230 (91.4%)	$10,093

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pleasant Hill Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 169^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 401^st of 898 Elementary schools	28.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Hill Elementary)	61.4	32.3	29.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Hill R-III)	61.4	32.3	29.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Hill Elementary)	60.2	35.5	24.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Hill R-III)	60.2	35.5	24.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Hill Elementary)	61.4	54.8	6.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Hill R-III)	61.4	54.8	6.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Hill Elementary)	62	53.5	8.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Hill R-III)	62	53.5	8.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	359	306	14.8%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	11	16	45.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	333	267	19.8%
Two or More Races	10	21	110%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23.1%	15.7%	7.4%

Schools Near Pleasant Hill Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)				MAP Science (2023)		MAP English Language Arts (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pleasant Hill Elementary	Public	3-4	327 N McKissock	Pleasant Hill	64080	Cass County	Pleasant Hill R-III	No	No	No	No	(816) 540-2220	306	22	13.6	15.7%	267 (87.3%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (5.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.9%)	54.8	401^st of 898 public elementary schools	55.3%		69.1	254^th of 908 public elementary schools	72.0%	147	32.3	54.8					35.5	53.5			$10,093	$863	$9,230
Pleasant Hill Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	304 Eklund St	Pleasant Hill	64080	Cass County	Pleasant Hill R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 540-2119	490	36	13.7	15.7%	431 (88.0%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (6.7%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.3%)								(n/a)											$9,940	$753	$9,187
Strasburg Elementary	Public	K-8	608 W State Rte E	Strasburg	64090	Cass County	Strasburg C-3	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 680-3333	126	13	9.5	26.2%	110 (87.3%)	1 (0.8%)	8 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.8%)								(n/a)				33.4		7.2				27.8	$11,123	$1,071	$10,051
Greenwood Elementary	Public	K-5	805 W Main	Greenwood	64034	Jackson County	Lee's Summit R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(816) 986-1320	333	24	14.1	17.7%	281 (84.4%)	11 (3.3%)	17 (5.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (6.6%)	78.4	158^th of 898 public elementary schools	82.4%		67.2	274^th of 908 public elementary schools	69.8%	116	63.7	46.5	55.4		55.4		56.4				$12,263	$278	$11,985
Woodland Elementary	Public	K-5	12709 S Smart Rd	Lees Summit	64086	Jackson County	Lee's Summit R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(816) 986-2360	416	26	16.0	15.4%	334 (80.3%)	12 (2.9%)	36 (8.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.5%)	74.2	195^th of 898 public elementary schools	78.3%		83.8	120^th of 908 public elementary schools	86.8%	75	67.2	57.6	38.8		46.3		54.1	58.3			$12,024	$285	$11,740
Sunset Valley Elementary	Public	K-5	1850 SE Ranson Road	Lees Summit	64082	Jackson County	Lee's Summit R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(816) 986-4240	305	23	13.5	18.7%	202 (66.2%)	40 (13.1%)	28 (9.2%)	8 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	25 (8.2%)	65.8	298^th of 898 public elementary schools	66.8%		76.7	182^nd of 908 public elementary schools	80.0%	116	41.0	54.2	51.0		51.0		42.9				$15,121	$947	$14,174
Trailridge Elementary	Public	K-5	3651 SW Windemere Dr	Lees Summit	64082	Jackson County	Lee's Summit R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(816) 986-1290	461	29	16.0	19.1%	318 (69.0%)	46 (10.0%)	41 (8.9%)	11 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (9.8%)	83.6	117^th of 898 public elementary schools	87.0%		89.3	70^th of 908 public elementary schools	92.3%	47	55.2	55.6	65.6		65.6		53.3				$11,917	$373	$11,544
Lone Jack Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	600 N Bynum	Lone Jack	64070	Jackson County	Lone Jack C-6	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 697-3539	352	25	14.0	10.5%	334 (94.9%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.6%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	42.5	539^th of 898 public elementary schools	40.0%		55.5	407^th of 908 public elementary schools	55.2%	132	25.0		45.1		43.1		30.8		33.4		$10,951	$983	$9,968
Highland Park Elementary	Public	K-5	400 SE Millstone Ave	Lees Summit	64063	Jackson County	Lee's Summit R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(816) 986-2250	463	32	14.6	6.3%	371 (80.1%)	25 (5.4%)	26 (5.6%)	10 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.7%)	90.7	56^th of 898 public elementary schools	93.8%		85.3	99^th of 908 public elementary schools	89.1%	43	71.7	69.8	63.4		52.4		63.6	76.1	67.1		$13,059	$526	$12,534
East Lynne Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	24706 S State Rte K	East Lynne	64743	Cass County	East Lynne 40	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 925-2380	157	17	9.0	31.8%	150 (95.5%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)								(n/a)		78.9									$12,518	$965	$11,553

Frequently Asked Questions about Pleasant Hill Elementary

How many students attend Pleasant Hill Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 306 students attended Pleasant Hill Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Pleasant Hill Elementary attend?

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

Middle : Pleasant Hill Intermediate
Middle : Pleasant Hill Middle
High : Pleasant Hill High

What is the racial makeup of Pleasant Hill Elementary?

Students at Pleasant Hill Elementary are 87% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

Is Pleasant Hill Elementary a good school?

Pleasant Hill Elementary ranks 401^st of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Pleasant Hill Elementary in?

Pleasant Hill R-III

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