Pleasant Grove Elementary

Summary:

Pleasant Grove Elementary is a public elementary school in Burlington, North Carolina, serving 283 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Alamance-Burlington Schools district, which is ranked 174 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Pleasant Grove Elementary has a diverse student population, with roughly even proportions of White, African American, and Hispanic students, its academic performance lags behind both district and state averages. The school's proficiency rates in Math and Reading for 3rd-5th grades range from 32.4% to 45.8%, compared to the district's 44%-55.9% and the state's 48.7%-62.7%. Additionally, Pleasant Grove Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom third of North Carolina elementary schools, placing it in the bottom 20-25% statewide. The school's performance is even lower for specific student subgroups, such as African American and Hispanic students.

Interestingly, when compared to nearby schools in the Alamance-Burlington district, such as Audrey W. Garrett Elementary and E.M. Yoder Elementary, Pleasant Grove Elementary generally performs worse academically. This may be due in part to the school's extremely high rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, around 99%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite these challenges, the data suggests that there may be opportunities for improvement, particularly through targeted interventions and support for specific student subgroups.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2847 Pleasant Grv Sch Road
       Burlington, NC  27217-7750


(336) 421-3701

District: Alamance-Burlington Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1262nd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,688 Help


Students who attend Pleasant Grove Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Woodlawn Middle
High:    Eastern Alamance High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  283

Racial breakdown:

African American:
32.2%
White:
31.4%
Hispanic:
29.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.9% Help


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Compare Details Pleasant Grove Elementary ranks worse than 83.9% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 12th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Alamance-Burlington Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.32. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Pleasant Grove Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Alamance-Burlington Schools District. Student population at Pleasant Grove Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (32.2%), White (31.4%), Hispanic (29.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pleasant Grove Elementary is 12.9, which is the 4th best among 20 elementary schools in the Alamance-Burlington Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pleasant Grove Elementary is $10,688, which is the 7th highest among 20 elementary schools in the Alamance-Burlington Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pleasant Grove Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasant Grove Elementary 1262nd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Pleasant Grove Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Alamance-Burlington Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Alamance-Burlington Schools 174th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pleasant Grove Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pleasant Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 16.83 1156th 1276 9.4%
2007 19.28 1140th 1293 11.8%
2008 38.47 886th 1324 33.1%
2009 42.62 884th 1354 34.7%
2010 41.86 904th 1363 33.7%
2011 33.79 1013th 1381 26.6%
2012 44.19 867th 1388 37.5%
2013 34.99 946th 1403 32.6%
2014 18.81 1173rd 1390 15.6%
2015 45.06 827th 1440 42.6%
2016 38.42 944th 1425 33.8%
2017 43.58 863rd 1429 39.6%
2018 31.03 1065th 1434 25.7%
2019 33.05 1053rd 1473 28.5%
2021 23.84 1121st 1489 24.7%
2022 34.68 1016th 1514 32.9%
2023 33.20 1034th 1502 31.2%
2024 21.32 1262nd 1505 16.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pleasant Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.50 662nd 1332 50.3%
2019 35.53 964th 1361 29.2%
2021 22.33 1092nd 1329 17.8%
2022 46.14 730th 1366 46.6%
2023 44.42 821st 1437 42.9%
2024 27.50 1176th 1450 18.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Pleasant Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.91 908th 1405 35.4%
2019 36.48 962nd 1424 32.4%
2021 25.10 1093rd 1440 24.1%
2022 22.24 1213th 1458 16.8%
2023 37.80 920th 1459 36.9%
2024 16.23 1320th 1455 9.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pleasant Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.23 389th 878 55.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Pleasant Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.48 593rd 612 3.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Pleasant Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.74 1125th 1413 20.4%
2019 33.81 1042nd 1430 27.1%
2021 28.13 1020th 1444 29.4%
2022 48.36 750th 1464 48.8%
2023 32.40 1045th 1461 28.5%
2024 32.61 1028th 1464 29.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Pleasant Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.58 770th 927 16.9%
2019 23.08 819th 949 13.7%
2021 29.43 652nd 896 27.2%
2022 46.34 456th 927 50.8%
2023 34.21 644th 933 31.0%
2024 20.19 824th 924 10.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pleasant Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.64 691st 851 18.8%
2019 51.19 404th 865 53.3%
2021 29.65 641st 843 24.0%
2022 47.06 439th 893 50.8%
2023 41.12 552nd 915 39.7%
2024 33.06 690th 951 27.4%
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Rank History for White students at Pleasant Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.09 726th 1178 38.4%
2019 26.33 981st 1183 17.1%
2021 21.67 1002nd 1172 14.5%
2023 52.80 574th 1183 51.5%
2024 35.14 821st 1166 29.6%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Pleasant Grove Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 135 132 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 267
1989 131 129 0 3 0 n/a n/a 18 281
1990 113 140 0 5 1 n/a n/a 20 279
1991 111 128 0 6 2 n/a n/a 35 282
1992 118 151 0 7 0 n/a n/a 35 311
1993 116 135 0 12 0 n/a n/a 41 304
1994 134 149 0 15 0 n/a n/a 41 339
1995 140 173 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1996 140 173 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1997 152 159 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1998 175 139 0 39 0 n/a n/a -2 351
1999 188 150 1 29 1 n/a n/a 0 369
2000 153 135 1 24 2 n/a n/a 0 315
2001 139 115 1 28 4 n/a n/a 0 287
2002 119 104 0 39 4 n/a n/a 0 266
2003 119 104 0 39 4 n/a n/a 0 266
2004 124 101 0 44 4 n/a n/a 0 273
2005 122 114 0 52 3 n/a n/a 0 291
2006 111 111 0 54 3 n/a n/a 0 279
2007 121 87 0 57 2 n/a n/a 21 288
2008 103 73 0 68 0 n/a n/a 19 263
2009 87 75 0 60 0 n/a n/a 0 222
2010 83 80 0 54 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2011 85 59 2 68 1 0 7 0 222
2012 83 54 2 76 0 0 12 0 227
2013 96 49 1 81 0 0 10 0 237
2014 90 63 1 66 0 1 15 0 236
2015 101 69 0 74 6 1 14 0 265
2016 112 65 0 75 1 2 16 0 271
2017 105 65 0 70 0 2 19 0 261
2018 107 75 0 76 0 3 17 0 278
2019 117 99 1 78 2 0 21 0 318
2020 103 111 1 75 2 0 17 0 309
2021 94 108 1 69 2 0 20 0 294
2022 85 98 0 76 0 0 15 0 274
2023 89 91 0 83 1 0 19 0 283

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 Grove Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 267 14.0 19.0 34.1
1989 281 14.0 20.0 35.6
1990 279 18.0 15.5 43.4
1991 282 17.0 16.5 42.9
1992 311 19.0 16.3 22.2
1993 304 19.0 16.0 39.9
1994 339 23.0 14.7 44.3
1995 328 21.0 15.6 36.9
1996 328 21.0 15.6 36.9
1997 331 20.0 16.6 45.6
1998 351 24.0 14.6 39.9
1999 369 23.0 16.0 53.7
2000 315 24.0 13.1 59.4
2001 287 18.0 15.9 n/a
2002 266 18.0 14.8 59.4
2003 266 18.0 14.8 59.4
2004 273 18.0 15.2 57.1
2005 291 18.0 16.2 60.8
2006 279 18.0 15.5 55.6
2007 288 n/a n/a 29.6
2008 263 17.0 15.5 73
2009 222 16.5 13.5 75.7
2010 217 16.7 12.9 74.7
2011 222 16.4 13.5 75.2
2012 227 16.3 13.8 81.9
2013 237 15.7 15.0 78.9
2014 236 17.9 13.1 84.3
2015 265 18.0 14.7 75.8
2016 271 20.0 13.5 96.7
2017 261 19.3 13.5 98.9
2018 278 19.8 14.0 98.9
2019 318 22.7 13.9 99.1
2020 309 22.7 13.6 99
2021 294 22.7 12.9 99
2022 274 21.1 12.9 98.9
2023 283 21.8 12.9 98.9

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 Grove Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 267 14.0 19.0 34.1
1989 281 14.0 20.0 35.6
1990 279 18.0 15.5 43.4
1991 282 17.0 16.5 42.9
1992 311 19.0 16.3 22.2
1993 304 19.0 16.0 39.9
1994 339 23.0 14.7 44.3
1995 328 21.0 15.6 36.9
1996 328 21.0 15.6 36.9
1997 331 20.0 16.6 45.6
1998 351 24.0 14.6 39.9
1999 369 23.0 16.0 53.7
2000 315 24.0 13.1 59.4
2001 287 18.0 15.9 n/a
2002 266 18.0 14.8 59.4
2003 266 18.0 14.8 59.4
2004 273 18.0 15.2 57.1
2005 291 18.0 16.2 60.8
2006 279 18.0 15.5 55.6
2007 288 n/a n/a 29.6
2008 263 17.0 15.5 73
2009 222 16.5 13.5 75.7
2010 217 16.7 12.9 74.7
2011 222 16.4 13.5 75.2
2012 227 16.3 13.8 81.9
2013 237 15.7 15.0 78.9
2014 236 17.9 13.1 84.3
2015 265 18.0 14.7 75.8
2016 271 20.0 13.5 96.7
2017 261 19.3 13.5 98.9
2018 278 19.8 14.0 98.9
2019 318 22.7 13.9 99.1
2020 309 22.7 13.6 99
2021 294 22.7 12.9 99
2022 274 21.1 12.9 98.9
2023 283 21.8 12.9 98.9

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 Pleasant Grove Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,545 (14.5%) $9,143 (85.5%) $10,688

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pleasant Grove 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 1053rd of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1034th of 1502 Elementary schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Grove Elementary)64.247.7
 16.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alamance-Burlington Schools)57.647.8
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Pleasant Grove Elementary)55.234.1
 21.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Alamance-Burlington Schools)52.840.1
 12.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Grove Elementary)29.448.8
 19.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alamance-Burlington Schools)48.744.4
 4.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Pleasant Grove Elementary)47.137.2
 9.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Alamance-Burlington Schools)49.345.7
 3.6%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Grove Elementary)35.952.2
 16.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alamance-Burlington Schools)49.941.1
 8.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Pleasant Grove Elementary)43.839.1
 4.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Alamance-Burlington Schools)43.535.7
 7.8%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Pleasant Grove Elementary)70.360.9
 9.4%
   5th Grade Science (Alamance-Burlington Schools)60.754.7
 6%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students318283
 11%
African American9991
 8.1%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic7883
 6.4%
Pacific Islander00
White11789
 23.9%
Two or More Races2119
 9.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.1%98.9%
 0.1%


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Students at Pleasant Grove Elementary are 32% African American, 31% White, 29% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

Pleasant Grove Elementary ranks in the bottom 16.1% of North Carolina elementary schools.

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

Middle : Woodlawn Middle
High : Eastern Alamance High

In the 2022-23 school year, 283 students attended Pleasant Grove Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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