PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Pleasant Valley Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pleasant Valley SD 62 school district, located in Peoria, IL with about 228 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Pleasant Valley Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 Valley Elementary School, located at 4623 W. Red Bud Dr. in Peoria, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Peoria Public Schools District 150. Situated in a residential area of Peoria, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and social development for elementary-aged students. It typically emphasizes a core curriculum focused on literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while striving to create an inclusive environment that supports the diverse needs of its student body.

Beyond its academic mission, Pleasant Valley Elementary acts as a central hub for the local neighborhood, encouraging family engagement and community involvement to support student success. The school staff generally focuses on character development and preparing students for the transition to middle school, utilizing various support programs and extracurricular opportunities to enhance the overall learning experience. For the most current details regarding specific academic programs, extracurricular activities, or recent performance data, parents and interested parties are encouraged to visit the Peoria Public Schools district website or contact the school administration directly.

For more information, contact Pleasant Valley Elem School at (309) 673-6750 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4623 W Red Bud Dr
Peoria, IL 61604-4676
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PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Peoria, IL with about 228 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
228
Teachers:
20
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd 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 228 students

Black or African American
61.4%
White
30.3%
Two or more races
5.7%
Hispanic/Latino
1.8%
Asian
0.9%

Female
46.5%
Male
53.5%

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.