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#1166 of 1,992 schools in MN
Pleasantview Elementary
Elementary School · Sauk Rapids-rice Public Schools · Sauk Rapids, MN
A Sauk Rapids-rice Public Schools elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1009 N 6TH AVE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
- Math 51% proficient (2022)
- Reading 53% proficient (2022)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pleasantview Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 52% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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
45.2%
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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,376/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sauk Rapids), 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
$71,964
Median home value
$251,500
Median rent
$972/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
66.6%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56379; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petra Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Hillside Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK | 0.8 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| Whole Child Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Mississippi Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 817 | Compare → |
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.
Sauk Rapids-rice Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pleasantview Elementary is listed in SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pleasantview Elementary
Pleasantview Elementary is a public elementary school in Sauk Rapids, MN, part of Sauk Rapids-rice Public Schools, serving approximately 722 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,166 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% 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 Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Pleasantview Elementary?
Pleasantview Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 722 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasantview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasantview Elementary is 12.9:1. 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 #1,166 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Pleasantview Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Pleasantview Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% 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?
45.2% 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 722
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (320) 253-0506
- Area population (ZIP 56379)
- 17,300
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
Official sources & links
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 56379; 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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