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#2341 of 2,846 schools in PA

Pleasant View EL Sch

Elementary School · Red Lion Area Sd · Red Lion, PA

A Red Lion Area Sd elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

700 Delta Rd, Red Lion, PA 17356

  • Math 42% vs PA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 52% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.9% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.9% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-10.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.9 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-5.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$17,374
Chronic Absenteeism12.2%

Students at Pleasant View EL Sch score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency42%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
44%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency52%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 34 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 47% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
53%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
53%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

54.7%

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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The neighborhood

Where Pleasant View EL Sch 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low1/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$85,726

Median home value

$228,000

Median rent

$966/mo

College educated

22.5%

Homeownership

74.5%

Poverty rate

8.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17356; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Red Lion Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7privatePK–120.7 mi201Compare →
Mazie Gable EL SchEnrollment path unverified3.5K–61.1 mi531Compare →
River Rock Academy Red Lion CampusPrivate · tuition7.1private1–121.1 mi51Compare →
Clearview EL SchEnrollment path unverified5.6K–6Not available312Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Red Lion Area Sd

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#6 of 8
District spending per student
$17,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pleasant View EL Sch is listed in Red Lion Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pleasant View EL Sch

Pleasant View EL Sch is a public elementary school in Red Lion, PA, part of Red Lion Area Sd, serving approximately 459 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,341 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pleasant View EL Sch

What grades does Pleasant View EL Sch serve?

Pleasant View EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Pleasant View EL Sch?

Pleasant View EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 459 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant View EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant View EL Sch is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pleasant View EL Sch rank in PA?

Pleasant View EL Sch ranks #2,341 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Pleasant View EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Pleasant View EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 View EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasant View EL Sch has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pleasant View EL Sch a charter school?

No, Pleasant View EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pleasant View EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Pleasant View EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pleasant View EL Sch?

54.7% of students at Pleasant View EL Sch 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 – 6th
Enrollment
459
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.2%
Area population (ZIP 17356)
22,457
Area average commute
26.7 min
Area median age
40.9
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 17356; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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