Summary:
The Pleasantville Public School District in New Jersey is home to four elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools, which include Leeds Avenue Elementary School, South Main Street Elementary School, Washington Avenue Elementary School, and North Main Street Elementary School, serve a diverse student population with significant socioeconomic challenges.
Among the four schools, North Main Street Elementary School stands out for its relatively stronger academic performance, with 46.3% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district average of 30.3% and the state average of 53.2%. This school also has the lowest student-teacher ratio at 8.1, which may contribute to its academic success. However, the school still ranks relatively low (1061 out of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools) and has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.3%. In contrast, South Main Street Elementary School has the highest percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 84.23%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage, yet its 3rd-grade English Language Arts performance (32.9% proficient or better) is the highest among the four schools, outperforming the district and state averages.
Overall, the Pleasantville Public School District faces significant challenges, with high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (ranging from 76.32% to 84.23%) and high chronic absenteeism rates (20.3% to 24.0%). The variation in spending per student (from $14,104 to $19,102) may suggest funding disparities within the district, which could contribute to the uneven academic performance observed. Addressing these socioeconomic factors, funding disparities, and class sizes may be important areas of focus for the district's improvement efforts.
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