Pleasant Valley Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 1097 Forest Rd
       Schenectady, NY  12303-1171


(518) 881-3640

District: Schenectady City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2309th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,144 Help


Students who attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mont Pleasant Middle School
High:    Schenectady High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.2 Help
Number of students:  357

Racial breakdown:

African American:
26.9%
Hispanic:
25.8%
Asian:
24.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79% Help


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Compare Details Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks worse than 94.7% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 7th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Schenectady City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Pleasant Valley Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (26.9%), Hispanic (25.8%), Asian (24.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Schenectady City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Elementary School is 9.2, which is the lowest among 11 elementary schools in the Schenectady City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pleasant Valley Elementary School is $13,144. 6 elementary schools in the Schenectady City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pleasant Valley Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasant Valley Elementary School 2309th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Pleasant Valley Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Multi-racial students:
English Language Learner students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
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Schenectady City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Schenectady City School District 839th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pleasant Valley Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Pleasant Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 7.12 2128th 2206 3.5%
2007 5.75 2145th 2219 3.3%
2008 6.79 2132nd 2227 4.3%
2009 19.65 1981st 2257 12.2%
2010 19.04 1952nd 2263 13.7%
2011 11.56 2111th 2286 7.7%
2012 8.44 2194th 2320 5.4%
2013 12.86 2155th 2325 7.3%
2014 8.60 2264th 2345 3.5%
2015 10.39 2230th 2352 5.2%
2016 8.30 2275th 2366 3.8%
2017 7.16 2322nd 2386 2.7%
2018 5.11 2366th 2395 1.2%
2019 9.83 2293rd 2413 5.0%
2021 11.19 2033rd 2201 7.6%
2022 8.24 2353rd 2434 3.3%
2023 10.86 2309th 2439 5.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pleasant Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.68 149th 202 26.2%
2022 14.34 265th 289 8.3%
2023 19.74 183rd 223 17.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pleasant Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.83 915th 938 2.5%
2019 35.67 554th 860 35.6%
2022 19.00 982nd 1027 4.4%
2023 37.17 619th 1001 38.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pleasant Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.00 1927th 1941 0.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pleasant Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.14 2007th 2045 1.9%
2019 13.76 1941st 2032 4.5%
2022 12.40 2013th 2099 4.1%
2023 15.46 1889th 2041 7.4%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Pleasant Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.98 709th 730 2.9%
2023 9.96 633rd 637 0.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Pleasant Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.49 2302nd 2338 1.5%
2019 14.47 2148th 2357 8.9%
2021 33.73 1357th 1955 30.6%
2022 9.78 2305th 2401 4.0%
2023 9.02 2320th 2403 3.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Pleasant Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.43 2320th 2340 0.9%
2019 7.60 2307th 2358 2.2%
2021 11.58 1826th 1961 6.9%
2022 9.71 2303rd 2400 4.0%
2023 15.48 2158th 2400 10.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Pleasant Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.45 592nd 601 1.5%
2019 15.68 499th 548 8.9%
2022 6.91 640th 671 4.6%
2023 4.02 585th 605 3.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Pleasant Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.46 915th 948 3.5%
2019 11.56 872nd 891 2.1%
2022 15.00 882nd 936 5.8%
2023 16.36 767th 857 10.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pleasant Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.01 1313th 1392 5.7%
2019 14.26 1241st 1315 5.6%
2022 12.89 1429th 1503 4.9%
2023 16.80 1305th 1429 8.7%
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Rank History for White students at Pleasant Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.68 1393rd 1408 1.1%
2022 1.74 1391st 1399 0.6%
2023 7.06 1280th 1337 4.3%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Pleasant Valley Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 238 86 0 39 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1990 205 89 0 53 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1991 226 108 3 55 0 n/a n/a 0 392
1992 188 102 5 49 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1993 199 132 7 59 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1994 172 139 6 74 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1995 128 140 5 96 1 n/a n/a 0 370
1996 128 140 5 96 1 n/a n/a 0 370
1997 143 181 10 81 6 n/a n/a 0 421
1998 157 181 9 64 4 n/a n/a 0 415
1999 137 197 12 76 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2000 111 182 32 81 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2001 138 164 10 66 1 n/a n/a 0 379
2002 109 162 30 71 0 n/a n/a 0 372
2003 109 162 30 71 0 n/a n/a 0 372
2004 114 152 63 94 3 n/a n/a 0 426
2005 135 173 91 88 1 n/a n/a 0 488
2006 131 191 93 91 1 n/a n/a 0 507
2007 97 142 106 87 0 n/a n/a 7 439
2008 94 165 92 98 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2009 101 140 99 86 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2010 101 160 117 74 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2011 104 142 118 94 0 0 0 0 458
2012 105 170 122 90 0 2 7 0 496
2013 112 169 120 96 0 2 7 0 506
2014 98 147 143 103 0 0 22 0 513
2015 73 158 145 116 0 0 32 0 524
2016 66 161 142 101 0 0 41 0 511
2017 45 141 77 110 0 5 50 0 428
2018 48 153 86 110 0 2 35 0 434
2019 42 132 104 107 0 1 43 0 429
2020 43 128 102 111 0 1 42 0 427
2021 32 102 82 88 0 1 45 0 350
2022 32 92 89 83 0 1 41 0 338
2023 35 96 86 92 0 2 46 0 357

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 363 24.5 14.8 n/a
1990 347 23.0 15.0 n/a
1991 392 23.0 17.0 n/a
1992 344 23.9 14.3 n/a
1993 397 25.2 15.8 n/a
1994 391 29.5 13.3 76
1995 370 30.1 12.3 77.6
1996 370 30.1 12.3 77.6
1997 421 30.4 13.8 69.8
1998 415 28.5 14.6 88
1999 422 30.7 13.7 82
2000 406 30.5 13.3 82
2001 379 34.5 11.0 91
2002 372 32.5 11.4 77.7
2003 372 32.5 11.4 77.7
2004 426 n/a n/a n/a
2005 488 34.8 14.0 87.3
2006 507 37.0 13.7 80.5
2007 439 35.0 12.5 82.4
2008 449 34.0 13.2 81.1
2009 426 34.0 12.5 67.4
2010 452 35.0 12.9 85.4
2011 458 36.1 12.6 59.8
2012 496 37.0 13.4 71.2
2013 506 32.0 15.8 86
2014 513 34.0 15.0 77
2015 524 34.0 15.4 81.5
2016 511 32.0 15.9 66.1
2017 428 30.9 13.8 63.3
2018 434 33.0 13.1 86.2
2019 429 33.5 12.7 80
2020 427 26.0 16.4 71.7
2021 350 21.3 16.4 75.7
2022 338 24.5 13.7 74.6
2023 357 38.4 9.2 79

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 363 24.5 14.8 n/a
1990 347 23.0 15.0 n/a
1991 392 23.0 17.0 n/a
1992 344 23.9 14.3 n/a
1993 397 25.2 15.8 n/a
1994 391 29.5 13.3 76
1995 370 30.1 12.3 77.6
1996 370 30.1 12.3 77.6
1997 421 30.4 13.8 69.8
1998 415 28.5 14.6 88
1999 422 30.7 13.7 82
2000 406 30.5 13.3 82
2001 379 34.5 11.0 91
2002 372 32.5 11.4 77.7
2003 372 32.5 11.4 77.7
2004 426 n/a n/a n/a
2005 488 34.8 14.0 87.3
2006 507 37.0 13.7 80.5
2007 439 35.0 12.5 82.4
2008 449 34.0 13.2 81.1
2009 426 34.0 12.5 67.4
2010 452 35.0 12.9 85.4
2011 458 36.1 12.6 59.8
2012 496 37.0 13.4 71.2
2013 506 32.0 15.8 86
2014 513 34.0 15.0 77
2015 524 34.0 15.4 81.5
2016 511 32.0 15.9 66.1
2017 428 30.9 13.8 63.3
2018 434 33.0 13.1 86.2
2019 429 33.5 12.7 80
2020 427 26.0 16.4 71.7
2021 350 21.3 16.4 75.7
2022 338 24.5 13.7 74.6
2023 357 38.4 9.2 79

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.

Immunization Rates

Pleasant Valley Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201397.6%0.0%0.0%99.4%97.8%99.8%99.8%99.4%98.8%99.4%
201499.0%0.0%0.0%99.6%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.6%99.2%99.6%
201598.2%0.0%0.0%99.6%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.8%99.4%99.8%
201697.4%0.0%0.0%99.8%99.6%99.6%100.0%99.8%99.8%99.4%
201797.1%0.0%0.0%98.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%98.1%99.0%99.3%
201896.2%0.0%0.0%98.3%98.6%98.6%99.1%97.9%98.8%98.3%
201998.1%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.6%99.3%99.3%
202098.6%0.0%99.5%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.1%99.3%99.1%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pleasant Valley Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,206 (9.6%) $11,385 (90.4%) $12,591
2020 $786 (6.7%) $10,905 (93.3%) $11,690
2021 $1,116 (9.6%) $10,521 (90.4%) $11,637
2022 $1,498 (11.4%) $11,645 (88.6%) $13,144

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pleasant Valley Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2293rd of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 2309th of 2439 Elementary schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Valley Elementary School)3721.5
 15.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Schenectady City School District)3424.6
 9.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Pleasant Valley Elementary School)3427.3
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Schenectady City School District)2825.6
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Valley Elementary School)2118.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Schenectady City School District)3226.2
 5.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Pleasant Valley Elementary School)017
 17%
   4th Grade Math (Schenectady City School District)1621.1
 5.1%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Valley Elementary School)424.2
 20.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Schenectady City School District)1722.2
 5.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Pleasant Valley Elementary School)1015.2
 5.2%
   5th Grade Math (Schenectady City School District)1216.3
 4.3%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students429357
 16.8%
African American13296
 27.3%
American Indian00
Asian10486
 17.3%
Hispanic10792
 14%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White4235
 16.7%
Two or More Races4346
 7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80%79%
 1%


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Students at Pleasant Valley Elementary School are 27% African American, 26% Hispanic, 24% Asian, 13% Two or more races, 10% White.

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

Middle : Mont Pleasant Middle School
High : Schenectady High School

Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 5.3% of New York elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 357 students attended Pleasant Valley Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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