Excellent
#198 of 990 schools in CT
Top 20% in state
Pleasant Valley School
Elementary School · South Windsor School District · South Windsor, CT
A South Windsor School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
591 Ellington Rd., South Windsor, CT 06074
- Math 78% proficient (2022)
- Reading 79% proficient (2022)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pleasant Valley School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 79% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pleasant Valley School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,242/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Windsor), 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
$143,025
Median home value
$354,500
Median rent
$1,679/mo
College educated
59%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06074; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of International Studies Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 486 | Compare → |
| Dr. John A. Langford SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 313 | Compare → |
| Robert J. O'brien SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 339 | Compare → |
| Philip R. Smith SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–5 | Not available | 475 | 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.
South Windsor School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $21,190NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pleasant Valley School is listed in South Windsor School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pleasant Valley School
Pleasant Valley School is a public elementary school in South Windsor, CT, part of South Windsor School District, serving approximately 718 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #198 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pleasant Valley School
What grades does Pleasant Valley School serve?
Pleasant Valley School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Pleasant Valley School?
Pleasant Valley School has an enrollment of approximately 718 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pleasant Valley School rank in CT?
Pleasant Valley School ranks #198 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Pleasant Valley School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pleasant Valley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Valley School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasant Valley School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pleasant Valley School a charter school?
No, Pleasant Valley School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pleasant Valley School a Title I school?
No, Pleasant Valley School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pleasant Valley School?
16.9% of students at Pleasant Valley School 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 718
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (860) 610-0291
- Area population (ZIP 06074)
- 26,820
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 06074; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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