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#1640 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 48% in state

Pleasant Street Elementary School

Elementary School · Mount Vernon City

305 E Pleasant St, Mount Vernon, OH 43050

Enrollment

339

Student-Teacher

16.9:1

Score

6.6

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Ohio schools

#1,640 of 3,441

In Mount Vernon

#6 of 8

public schools

In district

#7 of 8

Mount Vernon City

Academic performance

7.4 / 10

Very Good

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Pleasant Street Elementary School

6.6/10

Elementary School in Mount Vernon · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Pleasant Street Elementary School

Pleasant Street Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mount Vernon, OH, part of Mount Vernon City. Pleasant Street Elementary School serves approximately 339 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Pleasant Street Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,640 of 3,441 schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for Pleasant Street Elementary School show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.6 pts below district
  • This school 6.6 · Average
  • District avg 8.2
  • OH avg 6.7

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+12.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$13,724
Chronic Absenteeism20.9%

Pleasant Street Elementary School — Students at Pleasant Street Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 70.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 71.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
54.8%
ELA
64.5%

* 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: 5.9/10.

How Pleasant Street Elementary School Compares

See how Pleasant Street Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.6/10
52th percentile in OH
Academic
7.4/10
Very Good
Growth
5.9/10
Average
Environment
7.0/10
Very Good
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
17:1 student-teacher ratio
20 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
20.9%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

305 E Pleasant St, Mount Vernon, OH 43050

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Pleasant Street Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. East Elementary School (rated 9.1/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Columbia Elementary School (rated 8.8/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Wiggin Street Elementary School (rated 8.6/10, 4.7 miles away, in nearby Gambier), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Mount Vernon, see our Mount Vernon schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 11.3 mi
School Distance Rating
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SCHOOL Mount Vernon 0.3 mi 8.0
CHRISTIAN STAR ACADEMY Mount Vernon 0.4 mi
East Elementary School Mount Vernon 0.5 mi 9.1
MOUNT VERNON SDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Mount Vernon 0.8 mi
Dan Emmett Elementary School Mount Vernon 0.8 mi 7.9
Mount Vernon High School Mount Vernon 1.4 mi 6.3
Mount Vernon Middle School Mount Vernon 1.4 mi 6.9
Knox County Career Center Mount Vernon 1.5 mi 5.9
Columbia Elementary School Mount Vernon 1.6 mi 8.8
Twin Oak Elementary School Mount Vernon 2.4 mi 8.4
Wiggin Street Elementary School Gambier 4.7 mi 8.6
Fredericktown Elementary School Fredericktown 6.7 mi 7.3
Fredericktown High School Fredericktown 6.7 mi 6.2
Fredericktown Middle School Fredericktown 6.7 mi 8.3
East Knox Elementary School Howard 7.7 mi 7.8
East Knox Junior/Senior High School Howard 7.8 mi 6.8
North Fork Online Academy Utica 11.1 mi
Utica High School Utica 11.2 mi 6.1
Utica Middle School Utica 11.2 mi 6.3
Utica Elementary School Utica 11.3 mi 7.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 43050 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$65,044

Median Home Value

$199,000

Median Rent

$933/mo

Population

30,360

College Educated

25.4%

Homeownership

66.6%

Avg Commute

24 min

Poverty Rate

14.4%

Median Age

42

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Pleasant Street Elementary School

What grades does Pleasant Street Elementary School serve?

Pleasant Street Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Pleasant Street Elementary School?

Pleasant Street Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 339 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Street Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Street Elementary School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pleasant Street Elementary School rank in OH?

Pleasant Street Elementary School ranks #1,640 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Pleasant Street Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pleasant Street Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Street Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasant Street Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Pleasant Street Elementary School a charter school?

No, Pleasant Street Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pleasant Street Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Pleasant Street Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
62 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
41 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
339
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Knox County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.9%

District

Mount Vernon City
District Enrollment
3,490
Schools in District
8
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,724
District Rank
#7 of 8

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