Below Average
#1606 of 1,992 schools in MN
Pleasantview Elementary
Elementary School · Jackson County Central School Dist. · Lakefield, MN
A Jackson County Central School Dist. elementary school serving grades 4th – 5th.
BOX 754, Lakefield, MN 56150
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pleasantview Elementary score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pleasantview Elementary 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low58/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lakefield), 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
$69,224
Median home value
$128,500
Median rent
$917/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
87.4%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56150; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immanuel Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 100 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Jackson County Central School Dist.
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,939NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pleasantview Elementary is listed in JACKSON COUNTY CENTRAL SCHOOL DIST.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pleasantview Elementary
Pleasantview Elementary is a public elementary school in Lakefield, MN, part of Jackson County Central School Dist., serving approximately 175 students in grades 4th-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,606 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pleasantview Elementary
What grades does Pleasantview Elementary serve?
Pleasantview Elementary serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Pleasantview Elementary?
Pleasantview Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 175 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasantview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasantview Elementary is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pleasantview Elementary rank in MN?
Pleasantview Elementary ranks #1,606 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Pleasantview Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Pleasantview Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Pleasantview Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasantview Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pleasantview Elementary a charter school?
No, Pleasantview Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pleasantview Elementary a Title I school?
No, Pleasantview Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pleasantview Elementary?
41.1% of students at Pleasantview Elementary 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 175
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.6%
- Phone
- (507) 662-6625
- Area population (ZIP 56150)
- 2,863
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 56150; 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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