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#347 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 9% in state

Pleasant Ridge Elem School

Elementary School · Glenview Ccsd 34 · Glenview, IL

A Glenview Ccsd 34 elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1730 Sunset Ridge Rd, Glenview, IL 60025

  • Math 44% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2022)
  • 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
District spending per student$23,633
Chronic Absenteeism8.8%

Students at Pleasant Ridge Elem School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency44%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
63%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
44%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
44%
ELA
44%
2022
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 66% (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 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

17.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Pleasant Ridge 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. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 23Minimal Transit
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,374/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glenview), 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

$119,639

Median home value

$512,400

Median rent

$1,705/mo

College educated

64.5%

Homeownership

78.9%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60025; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Christian Heritage AcademyPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–121.0 mi368Compare →
Middlefork Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.5K–31.3 mi239Compare →
Avoca West Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.1K–51.5 mi355Compare →
Glen Grove Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.53–5Not available427Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Glenview Ccsd 34

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#5 of 8
District spending per student
$23,633NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pleasant Ridge Elem School is listed in Glenview CCSD 34; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pleasant Ridge Elem School

Pleasant Ridge Elem School is a public elementary school in Glenview, IL, part of Glenview Ccsd 34, serving approximately 465 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #347 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pleasant Ridge Elem School

What grades does Pleasant Ridge Elem School serve?

Pleasant Ridge Elem School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Pleasant Ridge Elem School?

Pleasant Ridge Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 465 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Ridge Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Ridge Elem School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pleasant Ridge Elem School rank in IL?

Pleasant Ridge Elem School ranks #347 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Pleasant Ridge Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pleasant Ridge Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Ridge Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasant Ridge Elem School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Pleasant Ridge Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Pleasant Ridge Elem School a Title I school?

No, Pleasant Ridge Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pleasant Ridge Elem School?

17.2% of students at Pleasant Ridge 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
465
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.8%
Area population (ZIP 60025)
40,877
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
45.6
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 60025; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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