Pleasant Valley Elementary

Summary:

Pleasant Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Reno, Nevada, serving 358 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Washoe County School District.

Pleasant Valley Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Nevada, with students outperforming their peers in the Washoe County district and the state of Nevada on SBAC Mathematics and Reading assessments. In 2023-2024, 63.9% of Pleasant Valley students were proficient or better in SBAC Reading, compared to 41.1% in Washoe County and 41.3% statewide. In the same year, 53.9% of Pleasant Valley students were proficient or better in SBAC Mathematics, compared to 33.9% in Washoe County and 32.6% statewide. The school also spends more per student ($11,133 in 2021-2022) compared to the state and district averages, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

While Pleasant Valley Elementary's academic achievements are impressive, the school's demographic composition differs from the surrounding area. The school has a significantly higher percentage of White students (82.68%) and a lower percentage of Hispanic students (13.41%) compared to nearby schools and the state average. Additionally, the school serves a lower proportion of students from low-income families, with only 18.44% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. These demographic and socioeconomic differences warrant further investigation to ensure equitable access and representation within the school community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 405 Surrey Drive
       Reno, NV  89521


(775) 849-0255

District: Washoe County

SchoolDigger Rank:
50th of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,133 Help


Students who attend Pleasant Valley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Kendyl Depoali Middle School
High:    Damonte Ranch High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  332

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.5%
Hispanic:
13.6%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pleasant Valley Elementary ranks better than 86.7% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 11th among 63 ranked elementary schools in the Washoe County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.39. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.5%), Hispanic (13.6%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Elementary is 17.4, which is the 29th best among 63 elementary schools in the Washoe County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pleasant Valley Elementary is $11,133, which is the 32nd highest among 63 elementary schools in the Washoe County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pleasant Valley Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Washoe County:

SchoolDigger ranks Washoe County 5th of 13 Nevada school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pleasant Valley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pleasant Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 90.30 17th 246 93.1%
2008 89.94 13th 294 95.6%
2009 93.39 12th 292 95.9%
2010 90.04 12th 300 96.0%
2011 94.01 9th 318 97.2%
2012 88.34 20th 328 93.9%
2013 87.72 29th 330 91.2%
2014 90.99 19th 332 94.3%
2016 93.83 19th 347 94.5%
2017 92.16 24th 351 93.2%
2018 88.62 33rd 341 90.3%
2019 71.73 88th 388 77.3%
2021 83.87 40th 324 87.7%
2022 82.32 61st 380 83.9%
2023 84.67 48th 384 87.5%
2024 83.39 50th 377 86.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pleasant Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.84 56th 321 82.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Pleasant Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.73 42nd 330 87.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Pleasant Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.75 41st 332 87.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pleasant Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.35 58th 308 81.2%
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Rank History for White students at Pleasant Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.82 45th 247 81.8%
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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of 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.

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by a parent
Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Open Quote Best school ever!!!!!!!!! Couldn't be more pleased with the wonderful teachers and staff. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pleasant Valley Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 472 4 1 9 10 n/a n/a -1 495
1989 490 4 2 6 5 n/a n/a 0 507
1990 459 3 2 2 7 n/a n/a 0 473
1991 431 6 0 5 4 n/a n/a 0 446
1992 442 4 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 452
1993 427 4 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 437
1994 404 4 2 6 4 n/a n/a 0 420
1995 409 3 9 5 1 n/a n/a 0 427
1996 409 3 9 5 1 n/a n/a 0 427
1997 384 1 7 9 3 n/a n/a 0 404
1998 433 3 10 12 3 n/a n/a 0 461
1999 420 3 9 10 1 n/a n/a 0 443
2000 395 3 6 10 2 n/a n/a 0 416
2001 399 3 7 12 4 n/a n/a 0 425
2002 357 1 8 22 10 n/a n/a 0 398
2003 357 1 8 22 10 n/a n/a 0 398
2004 374 3 3 22 10 n/a n/a 0 412
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 400 400
2006 330 2 9 19 6 n/a n/a 0 366
2007 350 1 9 23 3 n/a n/a 0 386
2008 359 2 10 32 4 n/a n/a 0 407
2009 352 3 8 30 3 n/a n/a 0 396
2010 339 2 8 34 5 n/a n/a 0 388
2011 317 1 5 43 5 1 17 0 389
2012 286 4 6 39 7 0 21 0 363
2013 288 5 5 44 8 0 17 0 367
2014 299 1 6 40 5 0 15 0 366
2015 325 1 6 39 4 0 16 0 391
2016 326 1 5 47 1 0 22 0 402
2017 378 2 4 49 1 2 24 0 460
2018 366 2 1 58 6 0 24 0 457
2019 348 2 0 49 4 0 18 0 421
2020 317 3 0 55 2 0 17 0 394
2021 268 3 0 42 3 0 15 0 331
2022 275 3 0 41 1 0 12 0 332
2023 296 1 0 48 0 0 13 0 358
2024 274 2 2 45 1 0 8 0 332

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 Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 495 21.0 23.5 n/a
1989 507 21.0 24.1 3.6
1990 473 21.0 22.5 4.9
1991 446 20.0 22.3 3.4
1992 452 23.0 19.6 6.2
1993 437 22.0 19.9 6.6
1994 420 23.0 18.3 7.4
1995 427 21.0 20.3 15.2
1996 427 21.0 20.3 15.2
1997 404 20.0 20.2 10.1
1998 461 24.0 19.2 19.5
1999 443 22.0 20.1 19.6
2000 416 20.5 20.3 17.5
2001 425 20.0 21.3 14.6
2002 398 19.0 20.9 19.8
2003 398 19.0 20.9 19.8
2004 412 20.5 20.1 16.5
2005 400 n/a n/a n/a
2006 366 17.0 21.5 n/a
2007 386 20.0 19.3 n/a
2008 407 20.0 20.4 16.2
2009 396 20.0 19.8 15.9
2010 388 18.5 20.9 13.4
2011 389 19.0 20.4 15.9
2012 363 19.5 18.6 13.5
2013 367 18.0 20.3 17.2
2014 366 19.0 19.2 13.1
2015 391 20.0 19.5 14.6
2016 402 22.0 18.2 14.7
2017 460 26.0 17.6 18.7
2018 457 24.5 18.6 15.5
2019 421 24.0 17.5 17.3
2020 394 22.0 17.9 19.3
2021 331 21.0 15.7 16
2022 332 n/a n/a 19.9
2023 358 18.8 19.0 18.4
2024 332 19.0 17.4 17.5

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 Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 495 21.0 23.5 n/a
1989 507 21.0 24.1 3.6
1990 473 21.0 22.5 4.9
1991 446 20.0 22.3 3.4
1992 452 23.0 19.6 6.2
1993 437 22.0 19.9 6.6
1994 420 23.0 18.3 7.4
1995 427 21.0 20.3 15.2
1996 427 21.0 20.3 15.2
1997 404 20.0 20.2 10.1
1998 461 24.0 19.2 19.5
1999 443 22.0 20.1 19.6
2000 416 20.5 20.3 17.5
2001 425 20.0 21.3 14.6
2002 398 19.0 20.9 19.8
2003 398 19.0 20.9 19.8
2004 412 20.5 20.1 16.5
2005 400 n/a n/a n/a
2006 366 17.0 21.5 n/a
2007 386 20.0 19.3 n/a
2008 407 20.0 20.4 16.2
2009 396 20.0 19.8 15.9
2010 388 18.5 20.9 13.4
2011 389 19.0 20.4 15.9
2012 363 19.5 18.6 13.5
2013 367 18.0 20.3 17.2
2014 366 19.0 19.2 13.1
2015 391 20.0 19.5 14.6
2016 402 22.0 18.2 14.7
2017 460 26.0 17.6 18.7
2018 457 24.5 18.6 15.5
2019 421 24.0 17.5 17.3
2020 394 22.0 17.9 19.3
2021 331 21.0 15.7 16
2022 332 n/a n/a 19.9
2023 358 18.8 19.0 18.4
2024 332 19.0 17.4 17.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pleasant Valley Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $129 (1.5%) $8,476 (98.5%) $8,604
2020 $88 (1.0%) $8,818 (99.0%) $8,907
2021 $404 (4.1%) $9,527 (95.9%) $9,931
2022 $657 (5.9%) $10,476 (94.1%) $11,133

Data source: Nevada Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pleasant Valley Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 88th of 388 Elementary schoolsRanks 48th of 384 Elementary schools
 10.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Valley Elementary)48.656.9
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)47.843.4
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)47.841.4
 6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Pleasant Valley Elementary)59.451
 8.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Washoe County)44.540.8
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)46.340.9
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Valley Elementary)76.556.9
 19.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)45.441.3
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)43.937.6
 6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Pleasant Valley Elementary)77.970.7
 7.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Washoe County)47.942.5
 5.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.241.7
 7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Valley Elementary)42.142.9
 0.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)38.534.8
 3.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)36.830.5
 6.3%
5th Grade Reading (Pleasant Valley Elementary)52.565.1
 12.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Washoe County)49.645.6
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Nevada)51.943.7
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Pleasant Valley Elementary)26.751.6
 24.9%
   5th Grade Science (Washoe County)28.723
 5.7%
   5th Grade Science (Nevada)24.619.1
 5.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Pleasant Valley Elementary)56.451.7
 4.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Washoe County)40.833.6
 7.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Pleasant Valley Elementary)63.862.8
 1%
   All Grades Reading (Washoe County)49.341.2
 8.1%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%
All Grades Science (Pleasant Valley Elementary)26.751.6
 24.9%
   All Grades Science (Washoe County)36.429.5
 6.9%
   All Grades Science (Nevada)30.526
 4.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students421358
 15%
African American21
 50%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic4948
 2%
Pacific Islander00
White348296
 14.9%
Two or More Races1813
 27.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.3%18.4%
 1.1%


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Students at Pleasant Valley Elementary are 83% White, 14% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Pleasant Valley Elementary ranks 50th of 377 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Kendyl Depoali Middle School
High : Damonte Ranch High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 332 students attended Pleasant Valley 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 Nevada Department of Education.

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