Is Pleasant View Elementary a good school?

Pleasant View Elementary ranks 390 th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pleasant View Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 179 students attended Pleasant View Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Pleasant View Elementary?

Students at Pleasant View Elementary are 84% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of Pleasant View Elementary attend?

Students who attend Pleasant View Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Pleasant View Middle High : Hillcrest High

Pleasant View Elementary

Summary:

Pleasant View Elementary is a public elementary school in Springfield, Missouri, serving 179 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Springfield R-XII school district, which is ranked 206 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Pleasant View Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (83.8%) compared to the more diverse nearby schools, its academic performance has been mixed. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's scores on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests were below the district and state averages in both math and English language arts. However, the school has performed better in the past, ranking as high as 236 out of 1,052 Missouri elementary schools in 2018-2019. Additionally, Pleasant View has a relatively high percentage of students (57.54%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. The school's spending per student has increased in recent years, from $9,110 in 2019-2020 to $11,015 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average.

When compared to the nearby schools, Pleasant View Elementary generally performs better than the lower-ranked schools like Weaver Elementary, Weller Elementary, and Bowerman Elementary, but lags behind the higher-performing Truman Elementary. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 236 in 2018-2019 to 390 in 2022-2023, which is concerning and warrants further investigation. However, Pleasant View Elementary has performed well for its low-socioeconomic status students, ranking in the top 25% of Missouri elementary schools in this category in recent years.

Detail:

Public K-5

2210 E State Hwy Aa
Springfield, MO 65803-8655

(417) 523-2100

District: Springfield R-Xii

SchoolDigger Rank:
390^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,015

Students who attend Pleasant View Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Pleasant View Middle
High:	Hillcrest High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 179

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.8%

Hispanic:

6.7%

African American:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pleasant View Elementary ranks better than 56.6% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 10^th among 34 ranked elementary schools in the Springfield R-Xii School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.71. (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 (83.8%), Hispanic (6.7%), African American (3.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pleasant View Elementary is 15.5. 30 elementary schools in the Springfield R-Xii School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Pleasant View Elementary employs 11.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pleasant View Elementary is $11,015. 29 elementary schools in the Springfield R-Xii School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pleasant View Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasant View Elementary 390^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Pleasant View Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Springfield R-Xii:

SchoolDigger ranks Springfield R-Xii 206^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pleasant View Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pleasant View Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	67.75	261^st	1074	75.7%
2007	62.47	346^th	1080	68.0%
2008	77.44	168^th	1084	84.5%
2009	74.80	195^th	1053	81.5%
2010	72.94	236^th	1066	77.9%
2011	68.42	306^th	1088	71.9%
2012	61.32	428^th	1085	60.6%
2013	61.84	410^th	1108	63.0%
2014	64.29	347^th	1089	68.1%
2015	56.64	463^rd	1058	56.2%
2016	53.60	442^nd	865	48.9%
2017	57.66	441^st	1032	57.3%
2018	73.43	242^nd	1045	76.8%
2019	72.34	236^th	1052	77.6%
2021	29.15	665^th	901	26.2%
2022	44.34	515^th	908	43.3%
2023	56.71	390^th	898	56.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	85.00	56^th	887	93.7%
2019	72.47	142^nd	907	84.3%
2023	67.69	126^th	611	79.4%

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Rank History for White students at Pleasant View Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	70.40	225^th	898	74.9%
2019	66.94	257^th	917	72.0%
2021	17.67	603^rd	691	12.7%
2022	11.12	628^th	675	7.0%
2023	34.83	448^th	673	33.4%

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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 View 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	615	615
1992	230	0	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	233
1993	257	0	4	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	263
1994	253	1	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	260
1995	226	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	231
1996	226	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	231
1997	237	1	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	242
1998	264	1	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	268
1999	268	1	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	271
2000	273	3	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	279
2001	270	4	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	278
2002	235	4	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	244
2003	235	4	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	244
2004	231	5	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	245
2005	241	6	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	255
2006	242	5	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	253
2007	224	12	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	244
2008	221	12	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	238
2009	231	9	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	247
2010	241	12	3	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	267
2011	229	10	2	8	1	1	1	0	252
2012	233	7	6	7	1	2	5	0	261
2013	223	4	3	5	1	2	7	0	245
2014	211	6	1	4	1	2	7	0	232
2015	191	5	2	4	0	0	12	0	214
2016	206	2	2	9	0	0	8	0	227
2017	184	2	1	6	0	0	7	0	200
2018	166	7	3	8	0	1	7	0	192
2019	155	9	1	10	1	1	15	0	192
2020	174	10	1	9	1	1	11	0	207
2021	134	9	1	12	2	2	5	0	165
2022	138	8	3	13	3	5	7	0	177
2023	150	6	3	12	1	3	4	0	179

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 View Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	615	26.7	23.0	11.1
1992	233	11.7	19.9	23.6
1993	263	11.4	23.1	8
1994	260	11.3	23.0	8.1
1995	231	12.4	18.6	13
1996	231	12.4	18.6	13
1997	242	10.9	22.2	7
1998	268	12.3	21.8	10.8
1999	271	13.3	20.4	18.8
2000	279	13.3	21.0	13.3
2001	278	14.8	18.8	20.9
2002	244	15.0	16.3	17.2
2003	244	15.0	16.3	17.2
2004	245	12.8	19.1	19.2
2005	255	13.9	18.3	19.6
2006	253	13.8	18.3	23.3
2007	244	12.8	19.1	20.9
2008	238	13.5	17.6	21.8
2009	247	14.2	17.3	29.6
2010	267	13.9	19.1	39.7
2011	252	14.0	17.9	38.9
2012	261	14.1	18.4	43.7
2013	245	15.1	16.1	48.2
2014	232	14.0	16.4	53.9
2015	214	13.0	16.4	42.5
2016	227	13.0	17.4	37.4
2017	200	13.5	14.7	48
2018	192	13.3	14.4	50.5
2019	192	13.4	14.3	54.2
2020	207	11.5	17.9	46.9
2021	165	9.8	16.8	49.1
2022	177	10.4	17.0	49.2
2023	179	11.5	15.5	57.5

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 View Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	615	26.7	23.0	11.1
1992	233	11.7	19.9	23.6
1993	263	11.4	23.1	8
1994	260	11.3	23.0	8.1
1995	231	12.4	18.6	13
1996	231	12.4	18.6	13
1997	242	10.9	22.2	7
1998	268	12.3	21.8	10.8
1999	271	13.3	20.4	18.8
2000	279	13.3	21.0	13.3
2001	278	14.8	18.8	20.9
2002	244	15.0	16.3	17.2
2003	244	15.0	16.3	17.2
2004	245	12.8	19.1	19.2
2005	255	13.9	18.3	19.6
2006	253	13.8	18.3	23.3
2007	244	12.8	19.1	20.9
2008	238	13.5	17.6	21.8
2009	247	14.2	17.3	29.6
2010	267	13.9	19.1	39.7
2011	252	14.0	17.9	38.9
2012	261	14.1	18.4	43.7
2013	245	15.1	16.1	48.2
2014	232	14.0	16.4	53.9
2015	214	13.0	16.4	42.5
2016	227	13.0	17.4	37.4
2017	200	13.5	14.7	48
2018	192	13.3	14.4	50.5
2019	192	13.4	14.3	54.2
2020	207	11.5	17.9	46.9
2021	165	9.8	16.8	49.1
2022	177	10.4	17.0	49.2
2023	179	11.5	15.5	57.5

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 View Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$822 (8.5%)	$8,877 (91.5%)	$9,699
2020	$1,213 (13.3%)	$7,898 (86.7%)	$9,110
2021	$2,069 (20.7%)	$7,949 (79.3%)	$10,018
2022	$2,098 (19.0%)	$8,917 (81.0%)	$11,015

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pleasant View 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 236^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 390^th of 898 Elementary schools	21%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant View Elementary)	37	22.6	14.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Springfield R-Xii)	46	39.5	6.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant View Elementary)	47.3	48.1	0.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Springfield R-Xii)	41.4	40.8	0.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant View Elementary)	62.1	46.9	15.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield R-Xii)	50.2	42	8.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	44.3	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant View Elementary)	59.4	57.1	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Springfield R-Xii)	36	35.8	0.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Pleasant View Elementary)	65.6	46.5	19.1%
5th Grade Science (Springfield R-Xii)	41.2	39	2.2%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.6	1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant View Elementary)	78.1	60	18.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield R-Xii)	49.3	44.9	4.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	192	179	6.8%
African American	9	6	33.3%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	10	12	20%
Pacific Islander	1	3	200%
White	155	150	3.2%
Two or More Races	15	4	73.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.2%	57.5%	3.4%

Schools Near Pleasant View 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 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 View Elementary	Public	K-5	2210 E State Hwy Aa	Springfield	65803	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-2100	179	12	15.5	57.5%	150 (83.8%)	6 (3.4%)	12 (6.7%)	3 (1.7%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.7%)	4 (2.2%)	56.7	390^th of 898 public elementary schools	56.6%		44.3	515^th of 908 public elementary schools	43.3%	125	29.1	48.1	57.1		22.6		60.0	$11,015	$2,098	$8,917
Truman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3850 N Farm Rd 159	Springfield	65803	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-5100	255	21	11.9	40.8%	199 (78.0%)	19 (7.5%)	10 (3.9%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	4 (1.6%)	19 (7.5%)	51.5	440^th of 898 public elementary schools	51.0%		78.5	170^th of 908 public elementary schools	81.3%	270	29.6	53.5	42.8	42.9	38.6			$14,678	$3,121	$11,557
Fremont Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2814 N Fremont	Springfield	65803	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 523-1700	382	28	13.8	80.4%	234 (61.3%)	57 (14.9%)	30 (7.9%)	4 (1.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (13.9%)	26.9	692^nd of 898 public elementary schools	22.9%		22.7	715^th of 908 public elementary schools	21.3%	23	13.8	36.8	23.1	21.1	24.1	39.7	30.8	$11,694	$2,792	$8,902
Robberson Elementary	Public	K-5	1100 E Kearney	Springfield	65803	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 523-1800	166	15	10.8	88.6%	97 (58.4%)	18 (10.8%)	31 (18.7%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	14 (8.4%)	29.3	666^th of 898 public elementary schools	25.8%					(n/a)	14.3	37.8		22.2	26.0	40.5		$15,438	$3,810	$11,628
Watkins Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	732 W Talmage	Springfield	65803	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 523-5000	250	18	13.8	81.6%	164 (65.6%)	34 (13.6%)	23 (9.2%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	3 (1.2%)	23 (9.2%)	24.4	710^th of 898 public elementary schools	20.9%		26.7	678^th of 908 public elementary schools	25.3%	32	30.0	41.9	15.0	19.2	36.7		22.6	$11,292	$2,671	$8,621
Weller Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1630 N Weller	Springfield	65803	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 523-1900	297	28	10.7	83.2%	178 (59.9%)	33 (11.1%)	54 (18.2%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.0%)	5 (1.7%)	19 (6.4%)	28.7	675^th of 898 public elementary schools	24.8%		19.1	747^th of 908 public elementary schools	17.7%	72	26.0	25.0	34.9	23.8	30.0	27.0	34.9	$12,301	$2,213	$10,089
Bowerman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2148 N Douglas	Springfield	65803	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 523-1400	243	19	12.6	90.1%	174 (71.6%)	26 (10.7%)	18 (7.4%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	19 (7.8%)	26.1	697^th of 898 public elementary schools	22.4%		19	750^th of 908 public elementary schools	17.4%	53	16.3	32.2	27.3	27.3	23.2	29.0	39.4	$12,842	$1,685	$11,156
Boyd Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1409 Washington	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 523-1500	175	19	9.4	77.7%	89 (50.9%)	49 (28.0%)	14 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (12.0%)	13.3	788^th of 898 public elementary schools	12.2%		15.7	778^th of 908 public elementary schools	14.3%	10	14.6	24.0	21.1		17.7			$14,715	$2,380	$12,335
Williams Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2205 W Kearney	Springfield	65803	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 523-2000	317	29	10.9	85.2%	218 (68.8%)	43 (13.6%)	31 (9.8%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	3 (0.9%)	17 (5.4%)	24.4	709^th of 898 public elementary schools	21.0%		17.4	765^th of 908 public elementary schools	15.7%	56	20.4	18.9	4.7	21.5	36.7	51.3	19.1	$11,150	$1,575	$9,575
Weaver Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1461 N Douglas	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 523-1200	224	24	9.3	91.1%	138 (61.6%)	34 (15.2%)	21 (9.4%)	5 (2.2%)	4 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	21 (9.4%)	13.3	789^th of 898 public elementary schools	12.1%		21	729^th of 908 public elementary schools	19.7%	60	18.0	19.4	9.4	15.6	22.0		24.9	$12,785	$3,030	$9,755

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Student/Teacher Ratio Pleasant View Elementary

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pleasant View Elementary

Impact of COVID-19 on Pleasant View Elementary

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