Pleasant Hope Elementary

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Pleasant Hope Elementary ranks 386 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pleasant Hope Elementary is a public elementary school serving 268 students in grades PK-4 in the Pleasant Hope R-VI school district, located in Pleasant Hope, Missouri. This school has consistently outperformed the state average in both Math and English Language Arts (ELA) for 3rd and 4th grade students over the past few years.

In the 2023-2024 school year, 52.7% of 3rd graders and 42.4% of 4th graders at Pleasant Hope Elementary were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state averages of 40.8% and 44.4%, respectively. In ELA, 52.7% of 3rd graders and 33.9% of 4th graders at Pleasant Hope Elementary were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 41.6% and 46.2%. However, the school has relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.1% to 24.5% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Pleasant Hope Elementary generally outperforms Fremont Elementary and Halfway Elementary in both Math and ELA test scores, but lags behind the higher-performing Willard North Elementary and Bolivar Intermediate School. Despite serving a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, Pleasant Hope Elementary has been able to outperform the state average in test scores, suggesting the school is effectively supporting its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

311 W McCurry
Pleasant Hope, MO 65725-9180

(417) 267-2277

District: Pleasant Hope R-VI

SchoolDigger Rank:
386^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,236

Students who attend Pleasant Hope Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Pleasant Hope Middle
High:	Pleasant Hope High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 266

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.4%

Hispanic:

1.1%

African American:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pleasant Hope Elementary ranks better than 57.4% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.88. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.4%), Hispanic (1.1%), African American (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pleasant Hope Elementary is 13.4. (See more...)

Compare Pleasant Hope Elementary employs 19.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pleasant Hope Elementary is $9,236.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pleasant Hope Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasant Hope Elementary 386^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Pleasant Hope Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Pleasant Hope R-VI:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasant Hope R-VI 239^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pleasant Hope Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pleasant Hope Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	54.54	480^th	1074	55.3%
2007	55.45	465^th	1080	56.9%
2008	40.60	746^th	1084	31.2%
2009	32.35	804^th	1053	23.6%
2010	34.91	799^th	1066	25.0%
2011	26.39	911^th	1088	16.3%
2012	44.86	679^th	1085	37.4%
2013	52.33	564^th	1108	49.1%
2014	30.03	855^th	1089	21.5%
2015	50.04	568^th	1058	46.3%
2016	60.31	361^st	865	58.3%
2017	56.77	450^th	1032	56.4%
2018	62.97	374^th	1045	64.2%
2019	45.75	581^st	1052	44.8%
2022	42.31	533^rd	908	41.3%
2024	55.88	386^th	906	57.4%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	71.35	163^rd	887	81.6%
2019	59.54	310^th	907	65.8%
2021	46.02	280^th	574	51.2%

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Rank History for White students at Pleasant Hope Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	48.74	456^th	898	49.2%
2019	30.38	682^nd	917	25.6%
2022	27.64	518^th	675	23.3%
2024	52.17	313^th	668	53.1%

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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 Hope Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	401	401
1992	376	67	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	444
1993	447	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	447
1994	437	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	439
1995	486	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	488
1996	486	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	488
1997	484	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	486
1998	502	0	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	507
1999	330	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	332
2000	329	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	330
2001	344	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	344
2002	374	0	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	379
2003	374	0	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	379
2004	375	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	377
2005	344	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	345
2006	331	1	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	337
2007	331	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	336
2008	322	3	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	330
2009	361	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	364
2010	302	1	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	308
2011	322	3	0	4	1	0	0	0	330
2012	336	2	0	0	2	0	5	0	345
2013	346	3	0	0	1	0	5	0	355
2014	343	0	0	0	2	0	2	0	347
2015	303	1	0	0	2	0	2	0	308
2016	292	0	0	1	1	0	1	0	295
2017	264	1	0	0	1	0	3	0	269
2018	259	5	0	0	0	0	2	0	266
2019	250	7	0	0	0	0	3	0	260
2020	252	5	0	0	0	0	2	0	259
2021	221	2	0	0	0	0	2	0	225
2022	251	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	254
2023	266	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	268
2024	259	2	0	3	0	0	2	0	266

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 Hope Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	401	23.6	16.9	n/a
1992	444	27.4	16.2	n/a
1993	447	27.3	16.4	61.7
1994	439	27.3	16.1	47.4
1995	488	30.9	15.8	59.8
1996	488	30.9	15.8	59.8
1997	486	31.9	15.2	33.1
1998	507	31.9	15.9	30.6
1999	332	23.4	14.2	44.6
2000	330	23.6	14.0	42.1
2001	344	23.5	14.6	48.3
2002	379	25.5	14.9	49.3
2003	379	25.5	14.9	49.3
2004	377	24.7	15.3	46.9
2005	345	24.7	14.0	46.4
2006	337	24.7	13.6	49.9
2007	336	23.6	14.2	45.5
2008	330	26.2	12.6	47.6
2009	364	25.4	14.3	45.6
2010	308	25.2	12.2	51.9
2011	330	23.4	14.0	56.1
2012	345	24.1	14.2	47.5
2013	355	25.9	13.7	55.8
2014	347	25.9	13.3	54.5
2015	308	26.0	11.8	66.9
2016	295	24.0	12.2	62
2017	269	24.1	11.1	65.1
2018	266	25.4	10.4	59.4
2019	260	24.6	10.5	63.1
2020	259	25.5	10.1	59.5
2021	225	25.8	8.7	56
2022	254	23.6	10.7	59.1
2023	268	23.5	11.3	57.8
2024	266	19.7	13.4	54.1

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 Hope Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	401	23.6	16.9	n/a
1992	444	27.4	16.2	n/a
1993	447	27.3	16.4	61.7
1994	439	27.3	16.1	47.4
1995	488	30.9	15.8	59.8
1996	488	30.9	15.8	59.8
1997	486	31.9	15.2	33.1
1998	507	31.9	15.9	30.6
1999	332	23.4	14.2	44.6
2000	330	23.6	14.0	42.1
2001	344	23.5	14.6	48.3
2002	379	25.5	14.9	49.3
2003	379	25.5	14.9	49.3
2004	377	24.7	15.3	46.9
2005	345	24.7	14.0	46.4
2006	337	24.7	13.6	49.9
2007	336	23.6	14.2	45.5
2008	330	26.2	12.6	47.6
2009	364	25.4	14.3	45.6
2010	308	25.2	12.2	51.9
2011	330	23.4	14.0	56.1
2012	345	24.1	14.2	47.5
2013	355	25.9	13.7	55.8
2014	347	25.9	13.3	54.5
2015	308	26.0	11.8	66.9
2016	295	24.0	12.2	62
2017	269	24.1	11.1	65.1
2018	266	25.4	10.4	59.4
2019	260	24.6	10.5	63.1
2020	259	25.5	10.1	59.5
2021	225	25.8	8.7	56
2022	254	23.6	10.7	59.1
2023	268	23.5	11.3	57.8
2024	266	19.7	13.4	54.1

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 Hope Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$772 (8.6%)	$8,220 (91.4%)	$8,993
2020	$1,141 (12.4%)	$8,072 (87.6%)	$9,213
2021	$3,605 (32.3%)	$7,548 (67.7%)	$11,153
2022	$3,083 (33.4%)	$6,153 (66.6%)	$9,236

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pleasant Hope 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 581^st of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 533^rd of 908 Elementary schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Hope Elementary)	54	35.6	18.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Hope R-VI)	54	35.6	18.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Hope Elementary)	50	36.6	13.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Hope R-VI)	50	36.6	13.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	41.4	7.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Hope Elementary)	37.3	27.8	9.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Hope R-VI)	37.3	27.8	9.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	260	268	3.1%
African American	7	2	71.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	250	266	6.4%
Two or More Races	3	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.1%	57.8%	5.2%

Schools Near Pleasant Hope Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)			MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)			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 (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	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pleasant Hope Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	311 W McCurry	Pleasant Hope	65725	Greene County	Pleasant Hope R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 267-2277	266	20	13.4	54.1%	259 (97.4%)	2 (0.8%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	55.9	386^th of 906 public elementary schools	57.4%					(n/a)	52.7	42.4			52.7	33.9		$9,236	$3,083	$6,153
Marion C. Early Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5309 S Main	Morrisville	65710	Polk County	Marion C. Early R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 376-2215	270	21	12.7	44.4%	253 (93.7%)	6 (2.2%)	6 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)								(n/a)	36.0	43.6						$10,063	$2,140	$7,923
Fair Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	132 N Main St	Fair Grove	65648	Greene County	Fair Grove R-X	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 759-2555	534	41	13.1	36.3%	499 (93.4%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.9%)	77	175^th of 906 public elementary schools	80.7%		82.1	128^th of 898 public elementary schools	85.7%	47	54.7	53.5			54.8	59.7		$9,011	$1,421	$7,590
Halfway Elementary	Public	K-6	2150 Hwy 32	Half Way	65663	Polk County	Halfway R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 445-2215	134	11	11.6	61.2%	131 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	31.4	645^th of 906 public elementary schools	28.8%					(n/a)	15.5	65.0			19.3			$10,642	$3,765	$6,877
Pleasant View Elementary	Public	K-5	2210 E State Hwy Aa	Springfield	65803	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-2100	176	14	13.0	62.5%	151 (85.8%)	6 (3.4%)	9 (5.1%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.1%)	2 (1.1%)	5 (2.8%)	36.8	590^th of 906 public elementary schools	34.9%		56.7	390^th of 898 public elementary schools	56.6%	200	29.0	34.3	45.1		26.4		34.3	$11,015	$2,098	$8,917
Exceptional Pupil Coop.-ECSE	Public	PK	1510 E Broadway St	Bolivar	65613	Polk County	Lakeland R-III	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(417) 326-6284	72	21	3.4	4.2%	67 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Bolivar Primary	Public	K-2	706 N Leonard Pl	Bolivar	65613	Polk County	Bolivar R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 326-5247	593	52	11.5	57.8%	571 (96.3%)	5 (0.8%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.3%)								(n/a)								$9,841	$1,971	$7,871
Early Childhood Learning Center	Public	PK	1400 E Forest St	Bolivar	65613	Polk County	Bolivar R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 328-5615	137	10	13.7	48.9%	136 (99.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)								(n/a)
Bolivar Intermediate School	Public	3-5	1300 N Hartford	Bolivar	65613	Polk County	Bolivar R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 777-5160	592	45	13.0	53.5%	560 (94.6%)	4 (0.7%)	10 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.2%)	72.1	234^th of 906 public elementary schools	74.2%		60	357^th of 898 public elementary schools	60.2%	123	39.8	50.9	56.7	60.0	42.7	53.0	65.0	$8,813	$1,720	$7,094
Willard East Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	518 Kime	Willard	65781	Greene County	Willard R-II	No	No	No	No	(417) 742-4639	332	26	12.7	33.1%	323 (97.3%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	76.6	181^st of 906 public elementary schools	80.0%		82.6	124^th of 898 public elementary schools	86.2%	57	54.2	65.2			45.0	63.1		$10,742	$1,305	$9,437

Frequently Asked Questions about Pleasant Hope Elementary

How many students attend Pleasant Hope Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 266 students attended Pleasant Hope Elementary.

What district is Pleasant Hope Elementary in?

Pleasant Hope R-VI

What is the racial makeup of Pleasant Hope Elementary?

Students at Pleasant Hope Elementary are 97% White, 1% Hispanic.

Is Pleasant Hope Elementary a good school?

Pleasant Hope Elementary ranks 386^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Pleasant Hope Elementary attend?

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

Middle : Pleasant Hope Middle
High : Pleasant Hope High

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