Pleasant Valley Elementary

Public K-5

 755 Sutro Ave.
       Novato, CA  94947-1937


(415) 897-5104

District: Novato Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1298th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,232 Help


Students who attend Pleasant Valley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Sinaloa Middle
High:    San Marin High

Student/teacher ratio:  25.4 Help
Number of students:  433

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.2%
Hispanic:
20.1%
Two or more races:
13.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.3% Help


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Compare Details Pleasant Valley Elementary ranks better than 77.9% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Novato Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.51. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Student population at Pleasant Valley Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (64.2%), Hispanic (20.1%), two or more races (13.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 8.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Novato Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Elementary is 25.4, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the Novato Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pleasant Valley Elementary is $6,232. 4 elementary schools in the Novato Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pleasant Valley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasant Valley Elementary 1298th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Pleasant Valley Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Novato Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Novato Unified 527th of 1560 California 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 CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 95.82 188th 4809 96.1%
2005 91.46 413th 4822 91.4%
2006 93.22 314th 4818 93.5%
2007 88.48 592nd 5113 88.4%
2008 89.37 521st 5113 89.8%
2009 82.46 858th 5193 83.5%
2010 84.50 757th 5314 85.8%
2011 87.32 615th 5377 88.6%
2012 89.36 461st 5390 91.4%
2013 85.67 718th 5530 87.0%
2015 82.54 1009th 5611 82.0%
2016 87.45 762nd 5614 86.4%
2017 86.54 838th 5692 85.3%
2018 78.64 1196th 5662 78.9%
2019 86.12 842nd 5789 85.5%
2021 84.05 218th 1417 84.6%
2022 82.16 1086th 5883 81.5%
2023 76.51 1293rd 5848 77.9%
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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 CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.80 2050th 5084 59.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Pleasant Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.08 1368th 5413 74.7%
2019 86.72 736th 5492 86.6%
2021 87.58 158th 1267 87.5%
2022 82.35 995th 5635 82.3%
2023 71.18 1442nd 5595 74.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pleasant Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.37 535th 2128 74.9%
2019 98.21 41st 2585 98.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Pleasant Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.20 1009th 5431 81.4%
2019 82.92 918th 5510 83.3%
2021 77.73 270th 1272 78.8%
2022 79.05 1147th 5663 79.7%
2023 78.94 1124th 5627 80.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pleasant Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.75 1913th 4830 60.4%
2022 82.65 648th 5084 87.3%
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Rank History for White students at Pleasant Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.04 1198th 2737 56.2%
2019 69.69 835th 2834 70.5%
2022 60.38 1148th 2726 57.9%
2023 52.85 1342nd 2659 49.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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 424 11 18 13 2 n/a n/a 0 468
1989 416 6 15 12 1 n/a n/a 0 450
1990 459 8 16 11 1 n/a n/a 0 495
1991 503 9 17 12 1 n/a n/a 0 542
1992 471 3 19 16 2 n/a n/a 0 511
1993 480 3 21 19 2 n/a n/a 0 525
1994 495 5 19 21 2 n/a n/a 0 542
1995 480 4 14 23 3 n/a n/a 0 524
1996 480 4 14 23 3 n/a n/a 0 524
1997 476 6 11 25 5 n/a n/a 0 523
1998 479 5 20 26 2 n/a n/a 0 532
1999 477 5 22 28 2 n/a n/a 0 534
2000 432 6 23 27 2 n/a n/a 0 490
2001 428 5 16 24 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2002 359 5 12 22 0 n/a n/a 16 414
2003 359 5 12 22 0 n/a n/a 16 414
2004 337 4 15 24 0 n/a n/a 20 400
2005 298 3 16 26 0 n/a n/a 27 370
2006 300 2 18 26 0 n/a n/a 32 378
2007 293 2 11 20 0 n/a n/a 32 358
2008 327 2 24 24 n/a n/a n/a 0 377
2009 317 4 22 23 0 0 17 0 383
2010 308 2 23 46 0 0 28 0 407
2011 326 2 26 42 2 0 27 0 425
2012 344 2 24 47 2 0 28 0 447
2013 351 1 24 67 2 0 35 0 480
2014 370 0 20 68 1 0 40 0 499
2015 399 0 22 65 3 0 37 0 526
2016 379 0 20 61 1 0 38 0 499
2017 369 0 18 67 2 0 43 0 499
2018 333 1 16 68 2 0 43 0 463
2019 326 2 15 62 2 0 39 0 446
2020 323 1 15 70 2 0 41 0 452
2021 247 2 8 66 1 0 42 0 366
2022 263 1 7 77 0 0 41 0 389
2023 278 1 8 87 0 0 59 0 433

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 468 20.7 22.6 n/a
1989 450 19.0 23.6 n/a
1990 495 21.0 23.5 n/a
1991 542 21.7 24.9 n/a
1992 511 22.1 23.1 5.3
1993 525 21.8 24.1 5.1
1994 542 25.0 21.7 4.2
1995 524 19.0 27.6 3.1
1996 524 19.0 27.6 3.1
1997 523 25.0 20.9 3.8
1998 532 25.0 21.3 4.7
1999 534 25.0 21.4 3.4
2000 490 24.0 20.4 5.1
2001 473 22.0 21.5 5.5
2002 414 20.8 19.9 4.8
2003 414 20.8 19.9 4.8
2004 400 19.3 20.7 5.5
2005 370 17.8 20.8 7
2006 378 18.3 20.7 7.8
2007 358 16.8 21.3 6.1
2008 377 19.4 19.4 5.8
2009 383 19.8 17.9 6.3
2010 407 20.6 19.7 8.8
2011 425 n/a n/a 7.5
2012 447 23.6 18.9 n/a
2013 480 23.1 20.7 10
2014 499 20.6 24.2 10.6
2015 526 22.0 23.9 9.9
2016 499 21.0 23.7 8.4
2017 499 21.0 23.7 9.8
2018 463 20.0 23.1 11.9
2019 446 18.0 24.7 8.5
2020 452 n/a n/a 12.2
2021 366 17.0 21.5 10.9
2022 389 18.0 21.6 9.5
2023 433 17.0 25.4 8.3

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 468 20.7 22.6 n/a
1989 450 19.0 23.6 n/a
1990 495 21.0 23.5 n/a
1991 542 21.7 24.9 n/a
1992 511 22.1 23.1 5.3
1993 525 21.8 24.1 5.1
1994 542 25.0 21.7 4.2
1995 524 19.0 27.6 3.1
1996 524 19.0 27.6 3.1
1997 523 25.0 20.9 3.8
1998 532 25.0 21.3 4.7
1999 534 25.0 21.4 3.4
2000 490 24.0 20.4 5.1
2001 473 22.0 21.5 5.5
2002 414 20.8 19.9 4.8
2003 414 20.8 19.9 4.8
2004 400 19.3 20.7 5.5
2005 370 17.8 20.8 7
2006 378 18.3 20.7 7.8
2007 358 16.8 21.3 6.1
2008 377 19.4 19.4 5.8
2009 383 19.8 17.9 6.3
2010 407 20.6 19.7 8.8
2011 425 n/a n/a 7.5
2012 447 23.6 18.9 n/a
2013 480 23.1 20.7 10
2014 499 20.6 24.2 10.6
2015 526 22.0 23.9 9.9
2016 499 21.0 23.7 8.4
2017 499 21.0 23.7 9.8
2018 463 20.0 23.1 11.9
2019 446 18.0 24.7 8.5
2020 452 n/a n/a 12.2
2021 366 17.0 21.5 10.9
2022 389 18.0 21.6 9.5
2023 433 17.0 25.4 8.3

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Pleasant Valley Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201289.0%10.0%0.0%1.0%89.0%90.0%90.0%89.0%90.0%
201396.0%4.0%0.0%0.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%
201491.0%9.0%0.0%0.0%91.0%91.0%91.0%91.0%91.0%
201597.0%3.0%0.0%0.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201696.0%4.0%0.0%0.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%
201795.0%0.0%0.0%5.0%96.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%96.0%≥98.0%
201894.0%0.0%1.0%5.0%94.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%
201996.0%3.0%1.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pleasant Valley Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,232

Data source: California 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 842nd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1293rd of 5848 Elementary schools
 7.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pleasant Valley Elementary)64.157.8
 6.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Novato Unified)5045.1
 4.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Valley Elementary)6870.4
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Novato Unified)52.448.8
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pleasant Valley Elementary)69.377.6
 8.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Novato Unified)50.357.1
 6.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Valley Elementary)56.866.1
 9.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Novato Unified)49.551.7
 2.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pleasant Valley Elementary)83.353.2
 30.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Novato Unified)52.547.5
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Valley Elementary)73.641.9
 31.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Novato Unified)42.835.4
 7.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Pleasant Valley Elementary)65.333.3
 32%
   5th Grade Science (Novato Unified)38.831.7
 7%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students446433
 2.9%
African American21
 50%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian158
 46.7%
Hispanic6287
 40.3%
Pacific Islander00
White326278
 14.7%
Two or More Races3959
 51.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.5%8.3%
 0.2%


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

Middle : Sinaloa Middle
High : San Marin High

Students at Pleasant Valley Elementary are 64% White, 20% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 433 students attended Pleasant Valley Elementary.

Pleasant Valley Elementary ranks 1298th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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