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#4514 of 4,742 schools in NY
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Elementary School · Schenectady City School District · Schenectady, NY
A Schenectady City School District elementary school where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1097 FOREST RD, Schenectady, NY 12303
- Math 9% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pleasant Valley Elementary School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 23% (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 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pleasant Valley Elementary School 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,803/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Schenectady), 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
$77,615
Median home value
$227,500
Median rent
$1,120/mo
College educated
34.8%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12303; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Martin Luther King School JR Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Hamilton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 429 | Compare → |
| William C Keane Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| Destine Preparatory Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | K–2 | 1.0 mi | 145 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Schenectady City School District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #9 of 15
- District spending per student
- $26,147NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pleasant Valley Elementary School is listed in SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Pleasant Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Schenectady, NY, part of Schenectady City School District, serving approximately 369 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,514 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 369
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Schenectady County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 70.7%
- Phone
- (518) 881-3640
- Area population (ZIP 12303)
- 29,989
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 12303; 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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