Excellent
#454 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 12% in state
Pleasant Acres Elem School
Elementary School · Rantoul City Sd 137 · Rantoul, IL
A Rantoul City Sd 137 elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1625 Short St, Rantoul, IL 61866
- Math 5% proficient (2021)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pleasant Acres Elem School score 8% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 5%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 12% across the 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2015-2021) · reading/ELA 9% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 15 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pleasant Acres Elem 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,433/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rantoul), 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
$51,389
Median home value
$111,900
Median rent
$892/mo
College educated
12.7%
Homeownership
51.4%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61866; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlawn Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–4 | 0.8 mi | 260 | Compare → |
| Northview Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 241 | Compare → |
| St Malachy SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 160 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rantoul City Sd 137
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $20,067NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pleasant Acres Elem School is listed in Rantoul City SD 137; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pleasant Acres Elem School
Pleasant Acres Elem School is a public elementary school in Rantoul, IL, part of Rantoul City Sd 137, serving approximately 297 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #454 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pleasant Acres Elem School
What grades does Pleasant Acres Elem School serve?
Pleasant Acres Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Pleasant Acres Elem School?
Pleasant Acres Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Acres Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Acres Elem School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pleasant Acres Elem School rank in IL?
Pleasant Acres Elem School ranks #454 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Pleasant Acres Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pleasant Acres Elem 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 Acres Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasant Acres Elem School has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Pleasant Acres Elem School a charter school?
No, Pleasant Acres Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pleasant Acres Elem School a Title I school?
No, Pleasant Acres Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pleasant Acres Elem School?
96.6% of students at Pleasant Acres Elem 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 297
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Champaign County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.6%
- Phone
- (217) 893-5402
- Area population (ZIP 61866)
- 13,407
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 61866; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2021, multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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