Serving 328 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Pleasant Valley Elementary School's student population of 328 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
328 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1939
School Calendar
Campus Size
18 acres
School Motto
Collaborating in Community - Cultivating Equity - Inspiring Excellence
School Rankings
Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Valley Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#616 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
4%
Hispanic
21%
26%
Black
7%
3%
White
48%
57%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
8%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pilots
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School is ranked #616 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Pleasant Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Pleasant Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Butler Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
328 students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Pleasant Valley Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pleasant Valley Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasant Valley Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School is part of Centennial SD 28j School District.
In what neighborhood is Pleasant Valley Elementary School located?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School is located in the Pleasant Valley neighborhood of Gresham, OR.
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