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Pleasant City Elementary School

Elementary School · PALM BEACH

2222 SPRUCE AVE, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Enrollment

328

Student-Teacher

15.6:1

Score

5.7

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Florida schools

#2,343 of 3,778

In West Palm Beach

#33 of 49

public schools

In district

#166 of 221

PALM BEACH

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Pleasant City Elementary School

5.7/10

Elementary School in West Palm Beach · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Pleasant City Elementary School

Pleasant City Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Palm Beach, FL, part of PALM BEACH. Pleasant City Elementary School serves approximately 328 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Pleasant City Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,343 of 3,778 schools in FL.

Structured state assessment records for Pleasant City Elementary School show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

How it compares1.5 pts below district
  • This school 5.7 · Average
  • District avg 7.2
  • FL avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

49% of students at Pleasant City Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.7% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.7% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-19.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-23.5 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+1.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$13,897
Chronic Absenteeism48.8%

Pleasant City Elementary School — Students at Pleasant City Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

89%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores FL FAST (2023-24)

Math Proficiency 43.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
School
State
58.1% (2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency 34.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
School
State
54.2% (2024 FAST)

Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2013
ELA
37%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
34.2%
ELA
34.1%
2024
Math
40.7%
ELA
31.7%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.6/10.

How Pleasant City Elementary School Compares

See how Pleasant City Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.7/10
38th percentile in FL
Academic
5.1/10
Average
Growth
5.6/10
Average
Environment
6.8/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
89%
Teaching Staff
16:1 student-teacher ratio
21 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
48.8%

Location

2222 SPRUCE AVE, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Pleasant City Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. NORTHBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.8/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ROSARIAN ACADEMY (rated 8.4/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PALM BEACH PUBLIC SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Palm Beach), which scores notably higher. For more schools in West Palm Beach, see our West Palm Beach schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.2 mi
School Distance Rating
U. B. KINSEY/PALMVIEW ELEMENTARY West Palm Beach 0.8 mi 7.4
ROOSEVELT MIDDLE SCHOOL West Palm Beach 0.7 mi 6.7
ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL West Palm Beach 0.8 mi 4.4
UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY ACADEMY PALM BEACH West Palm Beach 0.8 mi 5.1
ROSARIAN ACADEMY West Palm Beach 1.0 mi 8.4
THE REPAIR SHOP West Palm Beach 1.0 mi 5.3
NORTHBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL West Palm Beach 1.0 mi 8.8
ST ANN CATHOLIC SCHOOL West Palm Beach 1.2 mi 7.2
NORTHMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL West Palm Beach 1.3 mi 6.6
WESTWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL West Palm Beach 1.4 mi 6.7
THE BILGRAV SCHOOL West Palm Beach 1.5 mi
HIGHRIDGE FAMILY CENTER West Palm Beach 1.5 mi
PALM BEACH REGIONAL DETENTION CENTER West Palm Beach 1.5 mi 4.4
ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM CENTRAL West Palm Beach 1.7 mi
ALEXANDER W DREYFOOS JUNIOR SCHOOL OF THE ARTS West Palm Beach 1.8 mi 9.2
PALM BEACH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY West Palm Beach 2.1 mi 6.8
PALM BEACH PUBLIC SCHOOL Palm Beach 2.0 mi 8.2
EPHESUS ADVENTIST ACADEMY West Palm Beach 2.0 mi 5.0
PALM BEACH DAY ACADEMY Palm Beach 2.1 mi 7.2
NEW GENERATION MONTESSORI WPB West Palm Beach 2.2 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 33407 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$56,606

Median Home Value

$290,500

Median Rent

$1,551/mo

Population

34,728

College Educated

26.2%

Homeownership

47.6%

Avg Commute

22.9 min

Poverty Rate

23.2%

Median Age

37.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Pleasant City Elementary School

What grades does Pleasant City Elementary School serve?

Pleasant City Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Pleasant City Elementary School?

Pleasant City Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 328 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant City Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant City Elementary School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pleasant City Elementary School rank in FL?

Pleasant City Elementary School ranks #2,343 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Pleasant City Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pleasant City Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 City Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasant City Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pleasant City Elementary School a charter school?

No, Pleasant City Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pleasant City Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Pleasant City Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pleasant City Elementary School?

89.0% of students at Pleasant City Elementary 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
87 Very Walkable
Transit Score
35 Some Transit
Bike Score
88 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
328
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Free/Reduced Lunch
89.0%
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Palm Beach County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.8%

District

PALM BEACH
District Enrollment
189,777
Schools in District
235
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,897
District Rank
#166 of 221

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