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Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Elementary School · SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
1097 FOREST RD, Schenectady, NY 12303
Enrollment
369
Student-Teacher
10.9:1
Score
3.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
369
Student-Teacher
10.9:1
Score
3.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,514 of 4,742
In Schenectady
#26 of 32
public schools
In district
#9 of 15
SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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About Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Pleasant Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Schenectady, NY, part of SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. Pleasant Valley Elementary School serves approximately 369 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Pleasant Valley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,514 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Pleasant Valley Elementary School show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 3.5 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.0
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
71% of students at Pleasant Valley Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Pleasant Valley Elementary School — Students at Pleasant Valley Elementary School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
72.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.4/10.
How Pleasant Valley Elementary School Compares
See how Pleasant Valley Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1097 FOREST RD, Schenectady, NY 12303
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Pleasant Valley Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. HOWE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is JESSIE T ZOLLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.3/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, HERMAN L BRADT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 5.5/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Schenectady, see our Schenectady schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.7 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 12303 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$77,615
Median Home Value
$227,500
Median Rent
$1,120/mo
Population
29,989
College Educated
34.8%
Homeownership
72.1%
Avg Commute
22.6 min
Poverty Rate
16%
Median Age
39.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pleasant Valley Elementary School
What grades does Pleasant Valley Elementary School serve?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 369 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Elementary School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pleasant Valley Elementary School rank in NY?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks #4,514 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Pleasant Valley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Valley Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasant Valley Elementary School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pleasant Valley Elementary School a charter school?
No, Pleasant Valley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pleasant Valley Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Pleasant Valley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
72.9% of students at Pleasant Valley Elementary 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 369
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 72.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Schenectady County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 70.7%
- Phone
- (518) 881-3640
Resources & Links
District
SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 9,185
- Schools in District
- 15
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $26,147
- District Rank
- #9 of 15
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