Excellent
#86 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 4% in state
Pleasant View Elem.
Elementary School · Springfield R-xii · Springfield, MO
A Springfield R-xii elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2210 E STATE HWY AA, Springfield, MO 65803
- Math 57% vs MO 50% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs MO 49% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pleasant View Elem. score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2021, reaching 50% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 33 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Pleasant View Elem. 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,380/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springfield), 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
$46,539
Median home value
$158,200
Median rent
$890/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
53.4%
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65803; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truman Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Fremont Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 3.5 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| Robberson Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 4.1 mi | 165 | Compare → |
| Christian Schools of SpringfieldPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–7 | 4.3 mi | 54 | 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.
Springfield R-xii
- Schools in district
- 57
- Rank in district
- #2 of 53
- District spending per student
- $14,461NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pleasant View Elem. is listed in SPRINGFIELD R-XII; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pleasant View Elem.
Pleasant View Elem. is a public elementary school in Springfield, MO, part of Springfield R-xii, serving approximately 176 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #86 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pleasant View Elem.
What grades does Pleasant View Elem. serve?
Pleasant View Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Pleasant View Elem.?
Pleasant View Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 176 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant View Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant View Elem. is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pleasant View Elem. rank in MO?
Pleasant View Elem. ranks #86 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Pleasant View Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Pleasant View Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 View Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasant View Elem. has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pleasant View Elem. a charter school?
No, Pleasant View Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pleasant View Elem. a Title I school?
No, Pleasant View Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pleasant View Elem.?
62.5% of students at Pleasant View 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 176
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Greene County
- Phone
- (417) 523-2100
- Area population (ZIP 65803)
- 43,159
- Area average commute
- 19.4 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments · 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 65803; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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