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Pleasant Grove Elementary

Summary:

Pleasant Grove Elementary is a public elementary school in Morrisville, North Carolina, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Wake County Schools district. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is more balanced compared to nearby schools which tend to have a larger percentage of Asian or White students.

Academically, Pleasant Grove Elementary's performance is mixed. While the school's 3rd-grade math proficiency exceeds the Wake County and North Carolina averages, its 4th-grade math proficiency is significantly lower. The school also lags behind high-performing neighbors like Alston Ridge Elementary and Cedar Fork Elementary in both math and reading proficiency. Additionally, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with achievement gaps observed for African American, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students.

Over the years, Pleasant Grove Elementary's statewide ranking has declined, suggesting its performance may be declining relative to other schools in North Carolina. The school's increasing free and reduced-price lunch rate, coupled with the achievement gaps, indicate that it may face challenges in addressing the needs of its economically disadvantaged and minority student populations. However, the school does excel in supporting its English Language Learner (ELL) students, earning a 4- or 5-star rating in recent years.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3605 Pleasant Grove Church Rd
       Morrisville, NC  27560

(919) 694-8770

District: Wake County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
768th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,061 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  583

Racial breakdown:

African American:
39.1%
White:
23.2%
Asian:
16.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pleasant Grove Elementary ranks worse than 51% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 83rd among 115 ranked elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.68. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Pleasant Grove Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (39.1%), White (23.2%), Asian (16%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.2% 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 13.2, which is the 57th best among 115 elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pleasant Grove Elementary is $9,061. 100 elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pleasant Grove Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasant Grove Elementary 768th 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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Wake County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wake County Schools 59th 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
2019 42.07 887th 1473 39.8%
2021 54.16 653rd 1489 56.1%
2022 60.92 570th 1514 62.4%
2023 54.63 681st 1502 54.7%
2024 48.68 768th 1505 49.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pleasant Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.89 162nd 421 61.5%
2019 36.77 325th 497 34.6%
2022 50.04 194th 485 60.0%
2023 80.67 51st 514 90.1%
2024 78.52 61st 533 88.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pleasant Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 43.48 403rd 801 49.7%
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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 56.06 564th 1332 57.7%
2019 25.63 1125th 1361 17.3%
2021 42.82 725th 1329 45.4%
2022 57.86 503rd 1366 63.2%
2023 49.74 727th 1437 49.4%
2024 43.86 842nd 1450 41.9%
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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 56.86 638th 1405 54.6%
2019 40.06 908th 1424 36.2%
2021 58.59 553rd 1440 61.6%
2022 65.04 458th 1458 68.6%
2023 59.87 565th 1459 61.3%
2024 40.18 899th 1455 38.2%
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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 20.78 799th 878 9.0%
2022 51.79 234th 634 63.1%
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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 65.91 67th 612 89.1%
2021 66.51 164th 494 66.8%
2022 51.81 341st 500 31.8%
2023 58.52 312th 582 46.4%
2024 69.91 68th 669 89.8%
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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 69.20 403rd 1413 71.5%
2019 44.62 831st 1430 41.9%
2021 47.78 722nd 1444 50.0%
2022 55.36 637th 1464 56.5%
2023 48.39 785th 1461 46.3%
2024 54.63 658th 1464 55.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Pleasant Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 48.38 73rd 107 31.8%
2023 39.19 84th 114 26.3%
2024 37.42 100th 130 23.1%
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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 79.29 104th 927 88.8%
2019 42.99 552nd 949 41.8%
2021 60.04 245th 896 72.7%
2022 56.75 321st 927 65.4%
2023 44.36 500th 933 46.4%
2024 38.64 595th 924 35.6%
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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 44.51 486th 851 42.9%
2019 28.26 709th 865 18.0%
2021 46.13 410th 843 51.4%
2022 59.78 277th 893 69.0%
2023 68.12 205th 915 77.6%
2024 44.32 530th 951 44.3%
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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 71.87 307th 1178 73.9%
2019 71.68 293rd 1183 75.2%
2021 47.74 607th 1172 48.2%
2022 71.65 303rd 1194 74.6%
2023 58.32 492nd 1183 58.4%
2024 55.56 517th 1166 55.7%
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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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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.2)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, November 8, 2021

Open Quote I had multi issues with this school. There was a physical incident in the bathroom with my kindergarten daughter. If your looking for a good school please try and choose an alternative for your children if you can. This was an awful experience. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, August 13, 2020

Open Quote This is fairly new school. There have been teacher changes over the last two years. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, September 9, 2019

Open Quote This is such a wonderful school. Fairly new school, lots of dedicated staff and faculty who have the best interest for all their students. Incredible PTA who goes above and beyond to ensure their mission statement is always represented in their actions. Since it's new, the children have lots of modern furniture, nice learning spaces and clean school. The staff are encouraging and involved. I can not thank enough the staff and faculty for making the transition from out of state a breeze. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, May 31, 2019

Open Quote Love the school and staff. Can't say enough good things about the school. Close Quote



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
2017 158 141 28 89 1 1 21 0 439
2018 178 174 28 102 2 1 24 0 509
2019 205 193 32 116 2 1 26 0 575
2020 193 201 41 114 2 1 24 0 576
2021 202 217 67 100 2 1 29 0 618
2022 189 234 93 116 3 0 29 0 664
2023 135 228 93 81 3 0 43 0 583

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
2017 439 30.4 14.4 44.2
2018 509 34.0 14.9 40.3
2019 575 38.0 15.1 44.3
2020 576 41.0 14.0 42.9
2021 618 42.3 14.6 35.1
2022 664 47.0 14.1 26.7
2023 583 44.0 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 Pleasant Grove Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 439 30.4 14.4 44.2
2018 509 34.0 14.9 40.3
2019 575 38.0 15.1 44.3
2020 576 41.0 14.0 42.9
2021 618 42.3 14.6 35.1
2022 664 47.0 14.1 26.7
2023 583 44.0 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 Pleasant Grove Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $439 (4.8%) $8,622 (95.2%) $9,061

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 887th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 681st of 1502 Elementary schools
 14.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Grove Elementary)65.648.6
 17%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)69.467.4
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Pleasant Grove Elementary)55.250
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)6658.7
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Grove Elementary)42.754.9
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)6565
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Pleasant Grove Elementary)52.853.9
 1.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)63.265.7
 2.5%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Grove Elementary)54.760.8
 6.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)6665.6
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Pleasant Grove Elementary)52.863.9
 11.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)60.659.1
 1.5%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Pleasant Grove Elementary)65.162.9
 2.2%
   5th Grade Science (Wake County Schools)71.370.6
 0.7%
   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 Students575583
 1.4%
African American193228
 18.1%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian3293
 190.6%
Hispanic11681
 30.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White205135
 34.1%
Two or More Races2643
 65.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.3%48.2%
 3.9%

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Students at Pleasant Grove Elementary are 39% African American, 23% White, 16% Asian, 14% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

Pleasant Grove Elementary ranks 768th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 583 students attended Pleasant Grove Elementary.


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