Mount Pleasant Elementary

Mount Pleasant Elementary serves 258 students in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth in Roanoke, Virginia. This regular public school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1 with 21 full-time equivalent teachers, creating an environment where students can receive more individualized attention. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.0 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking in the 73rd percentile statewide at #503 out of 1,856 Virginia elementary schools.

Students show strong proficiency in core subjects, with 76% meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts and reading, and an impressive 79% achieving proficiency in mathematics. Mount Pleasant Elementary draws families from a stable middle-class community where the median household income is $58,738 and 37% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The neighborhood maintains a relatively low poverty rate of 11.2%, with median home values around $207,300, reflecting a community that values educational investment.

Located on Mt Pleasant Boulevard in Roanoke County, the school sits in a mid-size suburban setting that combines the advantages of small-town community feel with access to the resources and opportunities of the greater Roanoke area.