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#73 of 302 schools in RI

Top 24% in state

Pleasant View School

Elementary School · Providence · Providence, RI

A Providence elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

110 Paul Street, Providence, RI 02904

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)15% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
District spending per student$25,050
Chronic Absenteeism33.2%

Students at Pleasant View School score 17% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 17% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (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 28 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

71.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pleasant View 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 71Very Walkable
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,935/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Providence), 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

$64,637

Median home value

$302,200

Median rent

$1,217/mo

College educated

32.1%

Homeownership

51.3%

Poverty rate

16.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02904; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
R.i. School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified5.62–120.5 mi76Compare →
Veazie Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.3PK–50.8 mi459Compare →
Nathanael Greene SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–50.9 mi404Compare →
Times2 Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.6K–51.2 mi313Compare →

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.

Providence

Schools in district
39
Rank in district
#3 of 37
District spending per student
$25,050NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pleasant View School is listed in Providence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pleasant View School

Pleasant View School is a public elementary school in Providence, RI, part of Providence, serving approximately 419 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #73 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pleasant View School

What grades does Pleasant View School serve?

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

How many students attend Pleasant View School?

Pleasant View School has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant View School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant View School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pleasant View School rank in RI?

Pleasant View School ranks #73 of 302 schools in RI.

What is Pleasant View School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pleasant View School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasant View School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Pleasant View School a charter school?

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

Is Pleasant View School a Title I school?

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

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

71.1% of students at Pleasant View 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
419
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Providence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.2%
Area population (ZIP 02904)
32,462
Area average commute
26.8 min
Area median age
37.9
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 · 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 02904; 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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