Pleasant Knoll Elementary

Summary:

Pleasant Knoll Elementary is a public elementary school in Fort Mill, South Carolina, serving 827 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the highly-ranked York 04 School District, which is rated 1 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pleasant Knoll Elementary consistently ranks among the top 25-37 elementary schools in South Carolina, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics significantly exceed state and district averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 79.3% of 3rd graders, 82.4% of 4th graders, and 80% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to state averages of 53.8%, 57.2%, and 55.7%, respectively. The school also has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Asian (21.4%) and Hispanic (9.92%) students compared to state and district averages. Pleasant Knoll Elementary ranks highly among South Carolina elementary schools for the performance of its female, male, Asian, English Language Learner, and disabled student subgroups.

When compared to other nearby schools in the York 04 district, Pleasant Knoll Elementary generally outperforms them in academic proficiency rates, particularly in Mathematics. However, some nearby schools, such as Tega Cay Elementary and Gold Hill Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance and are ranked among the top elementary schools in the state. The school's relatively lower performance for its low socioeconomic status (SES) student population suggests that there may be opportunities to further support and address the needs of this subgroup.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2346 Pleasant Road
       Fort Mill, SC  29708


(803) 835-0090

District: York 04

SchoolDigger Rank:
25th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,706 Help


Students who attend Pleasant Knoll Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Pleasant Knoll Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  827

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.2%
Asian:
21.4%
Hispanic:
9.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pleasant Knoll Elementary ranks better than 96.1% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 5th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the York 04 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.44. (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 Pleasant Knoll Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the York 04 School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pleasant Knoll Elementary is $11,706, which is the 5th highest among 11 elementary schools in the York 04 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pleasant Knoll Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasant Knoll Elementary 25th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Pleasant Knoll Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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York 04:

SchoolDigger ranks York 04 1st of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pleasant Knoll Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pleasant Knoll Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 91.68 14th 597 97.7%
2012 93.86 3rd 594 99.5%
2013 92.07 7th 599 98.8%
2014 91.95 9th 630 98.6%
2015 95.89 11th 638 98.3%
2016 94.11 17th 619 97.3%
2017 94.56 21st 639 96.7%
2018 92.89 37th 624 94.1%
2019 87.21 66th 643 89.7%
2021 94.42 29th 622 95.3%
2022 93.72 37th 625 94.1%
2023 95.03 22nd 644 96.6%
2024 94.44 25th 638 96.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pleasant Knoll Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 81.50 15th 104 85.6%
2021 99.38 2nd 84 97.6%
2022 97.01 3rd 84 96.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pleasant Knoll Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.30 77th 588 86.9%
2019 55.33 280th 600 53.3%
2022 61.59 219th 600 63.5%
2023 79.62 92nd 608 84.9%
2024 59.36 236th 599 60.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Pleasant Knoll Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.39 31st 570 94.6%
2019 88.45 50th 588 91.5%
2021 93.86 27th 554 95.1%
2022 94.84 21st 573 96.3%
2023 94.51 15th 580 97.4%
2024 93.44 20th 565 96.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pleasant Knoll Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.89 24th 161 85.1%
2023 96.30 6th 174 96.6%
2024 91.28 7th 143 95.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Pleasant Knoll Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.39 38th 147 74.1%
2022 73.88 12th 109 89.0%
2024 76.36 4th 82 95.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Pleasant Knoll Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.39 35th 571 93.9%
2019 82.60 85th 590 85.6%
2021 93.29 31st 561 94.5%
2022 90.40 46th 579 92.1%
2023 93.79 25th 582 95.7%
2024 93.44 30th 568 94.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Pleasant Knoll Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.62 1st 3 66.7%
2022 69.20 2nd 6 66.7%
2023 79.47 2nd 7 71.4%
2024 75.19 2nd 7 71.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pleasant Knoll Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.52 26th 116 77.6%
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Rank History for White students at Pleasant Knoll Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.59 66th 457 85.6%
2019 77.33 85th 472 82.0%
2021 79.55 73rd 439 83.4%
2022 84.42 57th 455 87.5%
2023 83.02 56th 463 87.9%
2024 80.44 66th 441 85.0%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina 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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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, July 14, 2011

Open Quote I have a rising 2nd grader who has been at Pleasant Knoll since kindergarten. I can not say enough great things about this school! The teachers we have been assigned have been very enthusiastic, creative and caring. They seem excited about teaching and passionate about their kids actually learning. They were also really good at communicating with us as parents. I am involved in the PTO and other teachers and staff that I have encountered have been great as well. I believe the school is so great because of a top-down expectation of excellence from everyone. The Principal, Mr. Travis Howard, sets the tone for the entire school -- teachers, staff, students and parents included.

There are a couple of small disappointments. The school is situated on a somewhat small patch of land, which has not allowed for a big field for events such as field day and school fairs. We do hold events at nearby Gold Hill ES/MS so our kids are not missing out. It would just be nice to have these events at our own school. Secondly, the Assistant Principal from the first two years, Mr. Peter Olinger, has accepted a Principalship at Springfield Elementary. He and Mr. Howard worked really well together. From a parents point of view, they we kind of yin and yang -- one very high energy and one really low key and laid back, both really fine educators. While I am happy for him, I am selfishly sad to see Mr. Olinger leave. Finally, I wish there were more parents involved in the PTO. We have a really dynamic group of moms and dads working to make our school the best it can be, but we could always use more heads and hands. I don't think that's any different from any school or organization.

I have a 5 year old entering kindergarten at PKES this fall. I am so excited for him that he gets to go to such a fantastic school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pleasant Knoll Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 569 72 39 34 1 n/a n/a 0 715
2011 590 81 32 50 3 0 21 0 777
2012 605 81 36 48 1 0 27 0 798
2013 567 80 33 60 1 0 28 0 769
2014 581 73 39 61 1 0 32 0 787
2015 402 39 26 53 3 0 28 0 551
2016 418 31 32 59 4 0 28 0 572
2017 440 41 40 69 2 0 22 0 614
2018 503 50 48 78 3 2 27 0 711
2019 518 65 83 86 6 1 31 0 790
2020 593 83 122 109 3 1 56 0 967
2021 476 76 163 82 8 2 32 0 839
2022 465 64 162 74 6 2 37 0 810
2023 448 65 177 82 7 2 46 0 827

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Knoll Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 715 40.5 17.6 10.9
2011 777 46.5 16.7 12.4
2012 798 49.0 16.2 12.5
2013 769 50.4 15.2 12.5
2014 787 52.4 15.0 12.7
2015 551 40.0 13.7 12.9
2016 572 44.0 13.0 13.1
2017 614 46.5 13.2 15
2018 711 50.3 14.1 12
2019 790 60.3 13.1 12.3
2020 967 67.3 14.3 10.5
2021 839 62.8 13.3 10.4
2022 810 62.0 13.0 9.8
2023 827 63.0 13.1 15.7

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 Knoll Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 715 40.5 17.6 10.9
2011 777 46.5 16.7 12.4
2012 798 49.0 16.2 12.5
2013 769 50.4 15.2 12.5
2014 787 52.4 15.0 12.7
2015 551 40.0 13.7 12.9
2016 572 44.0 13.0 13.1
2017 614 46.5 13.2 15
2018 711 50.3 14.1 12
2019 790 60.3 13.1 12.3
2020 967 67.3 14.3 10.5
2021 839 62.8 13.3 10.4
2022 810 62.0 13.0 9.8
2023 827 63.0 13.1 15.7

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 Knoll Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $283 (3.1%) $46 (0.5%) $329 (3.6%) $7,829 (84.6%) $1,098 (11.9%) $8,927 (96.4%) $9,256
2020 $350 (3.7%) $40 (0.4%) $390 (4.2%) $7,917 (84.6%) $1,051 (11.2%) $8,969 (95.8%) $9,359
2021 $474 (5.1%) $156 (1.7%) $630 (6.7%) $7,863 (84.0%) $871 (9.3%) $8,734 (93.3%) $9,364
2022 $759 (7.2%) $265 (2.5%) $1,023 (9.7%) $8,550 (80.9%) $1,000 (9.5%) $9,551 (90.3%) $10,574
2023 $644 (5.5%) $682 (5.8%) $1,325 (11.3%) $9,361 (80.0%) $1,020 (8.7%) $10,381 (88.7%) $11,706

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pleasant Knoll Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 66th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 22nd of 644 Elementary schools
 6.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Knoll Elementary)64.880.4
 15.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (York 04)70.174.2
 4.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Knoll Elementary)79.983.7
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (York 04)7974.4
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Pleasant Knoll Elementary)79.577.8
 1.7%
   4th Grade Science (York 04)75.173.4
 1.7%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Knoll Elementary)7677.8
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (York 04)7380
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Knoll Elementary)72.680.5
 7.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (York 04)74.772.2
 2.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Knoll Elementary)54.978.8
 23.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (York 04)64.577.6
 13.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Knoll Elementary)53.378
 24.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (York 04)6866.7
 1.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students790827
 4.7%
African American6565
American Indian67
 16.7%
Asian83177
 113.3%
Hispanic8682
 4.7%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White518448
 13.5%
Two or More Races3146
 48.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.3%15.7%
 3.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pleasant Knoll Elementary

Students at Pleasant Knoll Elementary are 54% White, 21% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 8% African American, 6% Two or more races.

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

Middle : Pleasant Knoll Middle

Yes! Pleasant Knoll Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 25th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 827 students attended Pleasant Knoll Elementary.


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