PLEASANT GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Pleasant Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Pleasant Grove, AL with about 747 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 42 teachers, Pleasant Grove Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Pleasant Grove Elementary School, located at 601 Park Rd in Pleasant Grove, Alabama, is a public educational institution serving the local community as part of the Jefferson County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on foundational skills and encouraging a positive school culture, the staff works to prepare young students for future success as they progress through their primary education years.

The school serves as a central hub for the Pleasant Grove community, maintaining a commitment to transparency and communication with families through its digital presence. Prospective and current parents can utilize their website to stay informed about academic calendars, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide initiatives. Through its balanced approach to instruction and community involvement, Pleasant Grove Elementary strives to cultivate a safe and nurturing space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Pleasant Grove Elementary School at (205) 379-5200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

601 Park Rd
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
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PLEASANT GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Pleasant Grove, AL with about 747 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Jefferson County
Total Students:
747
Teachers:
42.5
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 747 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PLEASANT GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 81% of the student body.

Black or African American
81.1%
White
14.6%
Hispanic/Latino
2.4%
Two or more races
1.6%
Asian
0.3%

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.