Very Good
#1717 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 18% in state
Pleasant Grove Elementary
Elementary School · Elk Grove Unified · Elk Grove, CA
An Elk Grove Unified elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10160 Pleasant Grove School Rd., Elk Grove, CA 95624
- Math 62% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 65% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pleasant Grove Elementary score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pleasant Grove Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Sacramento map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,427/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elk Grove), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$121,269
Median home value
$603,700
Median rent
$1,960/mo
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95624; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edna Batey ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–6 | 1.9 mi | 834 | Compare → |
| Arthur C. Butler ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–6 | 2.7 mi | 934 | Compare → |
| Elk Grove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–6 | 2.8 mi | 855 | Compare → |
| Arnold Adreani ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–6 | 2.9 mi | 901 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Elk Grove Unified
- Schools in district
- 67
- Rank in district
- #10 of 67
- District spending per student
- $15,966NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pleasant Grove Elementary is listed in Elk Grove Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pleasant Grove Elementary
Pleasant Grove Elementary is a public elementary school in Elk Grove, CA, part of Elk Grove Unified, serving approximately 350 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,717 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pleasant Grove Elementary
What grades does Pleasant Grove Elementary serve?
Pleasant Grove Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Pleasant Grove Elementary?
Pleasant Grove Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 350 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Grove Elementary is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pleasant Grove Elementary rank in CA?
Pleasant Grove Elementary ranks #1,717 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Pleasant Grove Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Pleasant Grove Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pleasant Grove Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasant Grove Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pleasant Grove Elementary a charter school?
No, Pleasant Grove Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pleasant Grove Elementary a Title I school?
No, Pleasant Grove Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pleasant Grove Elementary?
28.9% of students at Pleasant Grove Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 350
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (916) 685-9630
- Area population (ZIP 95624)
- 68,036
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95624; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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