PLEASANT RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Pleasant Ridge Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the Glenview CCSD 34 school district, located in Glenview, IL with about 546 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 37 teachers, Pleasant Ridge Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 Ridge Elementary School, located at 1730 Sunset Ridge Road in Glenview, Illinois, serves students within the highly regarded Glenview School District 34. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and social-emotional development. The school typically serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade, prioritizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking while encouraging a well-rounded education.
The community surrounding Pleasant Ridge is often noted for its strong parental involvement and active PTA, which contribute to a collaborative atmosphere between families and educators. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often utilizing small-group instruction and differentiated learning strategies to ensure each child progresses effectively. By focusing on creating a "whole child" approach, Pleasant Ridge aims to prepare its students not only for the challenges of middle school but also for success as active and engaged members of their community.
For more information, contact Pleasant Ridge Elem School at (847) 998-5050 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Glenview, IL 60025-2210
(847) 998-5050
PLEASANT RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Glenview, IL with about 546 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Glenview CCSD 34
- Total Students:
- 546
- Teachers:
- 37.35
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 546 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PLEASANT RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 76.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.9%
- Asian
- 8.4%
- Two or more races
- 3.7%
- Black or African American
- 1.5%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
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.