Pleasant Hill Elementary School serves 279 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 51% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
279 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-34%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
37%
17%
White
49%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
21%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Hill Elementary School?
279 students attend Pleasant Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Pleasant Hill Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasant Hill Elementary School?
Pleasant Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pleasant Hill Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pleasant Hill Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Hill Elementary School is part of Springfield School District 186.
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