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#723 of 1,294 schools in KS

Pleasanton Elem

Elementary School · Pleasanton · Pleasanton, KS

An elementary school in Pleasanton, KS where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Box 480, Pleasanton, KS 66075

  • Math 47% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2025)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency41% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+3.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$15,543
Chronic Absenteeism7.3%

Students at Pleasanton Elem score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency47%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency35%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
22%
2025
Math
47%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Based on 38 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

59.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Pleasanton Elem 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 Kansas City map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average586/100K

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

$58,313

Median home value

$137,800

Median rent

$650/mo

College educated

24.3%

Homeownership

61.7%

Poverty rate

8.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66075; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Pleasanton

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$15,543NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pleasanton Elem is listed in Pleasanton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pleasanton Elem

Pleasanton Elem is a public elementary school in Pleasanton, KS, part of Pleasanton, serving approximately 179 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #723 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pleasanton Elem

What grades does Pleasanton Elem serve?

Pleasanton Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Pleasanton Elem?

Pleasanton Elem has an enrollment of approximately 179 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasanton Elem?

The student-teacher ratio at Pleasanton Elem is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pleasanton Elem rank in KS?

Pleasanton Elem ranks #723 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Pleasanton Elem's MySchoolScout rating?

Pleasanton Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Pleasanton Elem?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasanton Elem has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Pleasanton Elem a charter school?

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

Is Pleasanton Elem a Title I school?

No, Pleasanton Elem is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pleasanton Elem?

59.2% of students at Pleasanton Elem 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 – 6th
Enrollment
179
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Linn County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.3%
Area population (ZIP 66075)
2,305
Area average commute
29 min
Area median age
41.4
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 · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 66075; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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