Pleasant View School

Summary:

Pleasant View School is an elementary school located in Providence, Rhode Island, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 418 students. The school is part of the Providence School District, which is ranked 48 out of 60 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Unfortunately, Pleasant View School has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Rhode Island elementary schools over the past decade, with a ranking between 124 and 157 out of 166-170 schools.

The key challenges facing Pleasant View School are its consistently low academic performance, with only 17.4% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 17.6% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 37.8% and 39.1%, respectively. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 72.49% to 79.08% over the past three school years, indicating a high concentration of students from low-income families. While the school's spending per student has increased over the years, reaching $26,648 in 2020-2021, this has not translated into improved academic outcomes.

Interestingly, the nearby George J. West Elementary, Robert F. Kennedy Elementary, and William D'Abate Elementary schools, which have similar socioeconomic profiles, generally outperform Pleasant View School in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. This suggests that factors beyond just funding and staffing levels may be contributing to the school's persistent underperformance, and that more targeted interventions and support may be needed to address the specific challenges faced by the Pleasant View School community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 110 Paul Street
       Providence, RI  02904


(401) 456-9325

District: Providence

SchoolDigger Rank:
138th of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $26,648 Help


Students who attend Pleasant View School usually attend:

Middle:    Esek Hopkins Middle
    Gilbert Stuart Middle School
    Governor Christopher DelSesto
    Nathan Bishop Middle
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High:    Central High School
    Classical High School
    Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School
    Hope High School
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Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  418

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
61.0%
African American:
14.1%
White:
10.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pleasant View School ranks worse than 83.1% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks 12th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Providence School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.45. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (61%), African American (14.1%), White (10.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pleasant View School is 12.3, which is the 3rd best among 20 elementary schools in the Providence School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pleasant View School is $26,648, which is the highest among 20 elementary schools in the Providence School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pleasant View School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Providence:

SchoolDigger ranks Providence 48th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pleasant View School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 3.15 162nd 169 4.1%
2010 1.85 165th 169 2.4%
2011 3.01 163rd 165 1.2%
2012 4.95 155th 165 6.1%
2013 7.82 152nd 165 7.9%
2014 14.04 139th 159 12.6%
2015 13.80 152nd 169 10.1%
2016 16.22 149th 170 12.4%
2017 9.26 157th 168 6.5%
2018 15.81 147th 169 13.0%
2019 18.75 140th 169 17.2%
2021 20.46 124th 166 25.3%
2022 17.46 136th 166 18.1%
2023 14.75 147th 167 12.0%
2024 18.45 138th 166 16.9%
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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Pleasant View School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 83 65 7 34 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1989 172 84 48 67 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1990 172 71 82 108 n/a n/a n/a 0 433
1991 180 82 84 120 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1992 185 78 84 115 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1993 194 78 75 135 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1994 188 89 65 151 0 n/a n/a 0 493
1995 175 59 55 157 2 n/a n/a 0 448
1996 175 59 55 157 2 n/a n/a 0 448
1997 177 94 54 157 1 n/a n/a 0 483
1998 171 90 43 172 1 n/a n/a 0 477
1999 164 83 46 171 4 n/a n/a 0 468
2000 134 76 48 159 3 n/a n/a 0 420
2001 141 82 43 200 3 n/a n/a 0 469
2002 111 80 26 236 6 n/a n/a 0 459
2003 111 80 26 236 6 n/a n/a 0 459
2004 94 94 22 282 9 n/a n/a 0 501
2005 88 74 14 306 8 n/a n/a 0 490
2006 83 71 18 288 8 n/a n/a 0 468
2007 76 59 18 301 8 n/a n/a 0 462
2008 76 65 26 263 6 n/a n/a 0 436
2009 58 79 20 217 5 n/a n/a 0 379
2010 74 93 24 252 4 n/a n/a 0 447
2011 62 80 17 246 2 0 16 0 423
2012 48 77 19 262 3 0 20 0 429
2013 54 71 23 287 2 0 17 0 454
2014 48 73 16 271 4 0 13 0 425
2015 52 85 20 260 4 1 19 0 441
2016 60 67 21 238 3 0 25 0 414
2017 53 60 22 257 4 1 24 0 421
2018 51 66 21 279 7 2 29 0 455
2019 50 56 14 269 9 3 28 0 429
2020 50 56 16 260 6 4 29 0 421
2021 47 52 13 238 4 0 34 0 388
2022 41 58 14 243 4 0 34 17 411
2023 44 59 15 255 6 1 31 7 418

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 189 n/a n/a 100
1989 371 n/a n/a 60.1
1990 433 n/a n/a 70.9
1991 466 31.3 14.8 70.8
1992 462 31.0 14.9 71.4
1993 482 31.2 15.4 68.5
1994 493 35.0 14.1 64.7
1995 448 36.0 12.4 69
1996 448 36.0 12.4 69
1997 483 32.4 14.9 62.5
1998 477 33.8 14.1 59.1
1999 468 33.0 14.2 68.4
2000 420 35.5 11.8 86.2
2001 469 33.0 14.2 82.9
2002 459 n/a n/a 83.4
2003 459 n/a n/a 83.4
2004 501 28.0 17.9 83.4
2005 490 48.6 10.1 84.5
2006 468 40.0 11.7 82.5
2007 462 45.8 10.1 73.2
2008 436 37.8 11.5 82.1
2009 379 37.2 8.1 82.3
2010 447 38.8 11.5 86.8
2011 423 37.3 11.3 89.1
2012 429 40.0 10.7 83.2
2013 454 33.0 13.7 80.6
2014 425 34.0 12.5 78.6
2015 441 29.0 15.2 80.3
2016 414 37.0 11.1 76.1
2017 421 36.9 11.3 82.9
2018 455 35.4 12.8 82.4
2019 429 35.5 12.0 80.7
2020 421 34.5 12.2 75.1
2021 388 33.0 11.7 76.8
2022 411 32.6 12.6 79.1
2023 418 33.9 12.3 72.5

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 189 n/a n/a 100
1989 371 n/a n/a 60.1
1990 433 n/a n/a 70.9
1991 466 31.3 14.8 70.8
1992 462 31.0 14.9 71.4
1993 482 31.2 15.4 68.5
1994 493 35.0 14.1 64.7
1995 448 36.0 12.4 69
1996 448 36.0 12.4 69
1997 483 32.4 14.9 62.5
1998 477 33.8 14.1 59.1
1999 468 33.0 14.2 68.4
2000 420 35.5 11.8 86.2
2001 469 33.0 14.2 82.9
2002 459 n/a n/a 83.4
2003 459 n/a n/a 83.4
2004 501 28.0 17.9 83.4
2005 490 48.6 10.1 84.5
2006 468 40.0 11.7 82.5
2007 462 45.8 10.1 73.2
2008 436 37.8 11.5 82.1
2009 379 37.2 8.1 82.3
2010 447 38.8 11.5 86.8
2011 423 37.3 11.3 89.1
2012 429 40.0 10.7 83.2
2013 454 33.0 13.7 80.6
2014 425 34.0 12.5 78.6
2015 441 29.0 15.2 80.3
2016 414 37.0 11.1 76.1
2017 421 36.9 11.3 82.9
2018 455 35.4 12.8 82.4
2019 429 35.5 12.0 80.7
2020 421 34.5 12.2 75.1
2021 388 33.0 11.7 76.8
2022 411 32.6 12.6 79.1
2023 418 33.9 12.3 72.5

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 School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $2,544 (11.1%) $20,422 (88.9%) $22,967
2019 $2,834 (11.3%) $22,334 (88.7%) $25,168
2020 $3,270 (13.6%) $20,797 (86.4%) $24,067
2021 $2,852 (10.7%) $23,796 (89.3%) $26,648

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pleasant View School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 140th of 169 Elementary schoolsRanks 147th of 167 Elementary schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant View School)12.819
 6.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Providence)26.419.2
 7.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)47.936.8
 11.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant View School)2411.1
 12.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Providence)15.217.1
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)37.233.3
 3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant View School)14.315.6
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Providence)14.119.1
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)32.636
 3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant View School)31.812.5
 19.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Providence)19.917
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)39.135.1
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant View School)23.322.5
 0.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Providence)12.914.8
 1.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)30.130
 0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pleasant View School)22.714.2
 8.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Providence)17.215.1
 2.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Pleasant View School)12.917.2
 4.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Providence)11.913
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students429418
 2.6%
African American5659
 5.4%
American Indian96
 33.3%
Asian1415
 7.1%
Hispanic269255
 5.2%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White5044
 12%
Two or More Races2831
 10.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.7%72.5%
 8.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 418 students attended Pleasant View School.

Students at Pleasant View School are 61% Hispanic, 14% African American, 11% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% Not Specified, 1% American Indian.

Pleasant View School ranks in the bottom 16.9% of Rhode Island elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Rhode Island Department of Education.

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