PLEASANT LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Pleasant Lake Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MSD Steuben County school district, located in Pleasant Lake, IN with about 147 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 12 teachers, Pleasant Lake Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 Lake Elementary School, located at 1205 W Main St in Pleasant Lake, Indiana, serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community within the Steuben County region. As a primary school, it focuses on providing core educational programming, fostering early childhood development, and establishing the fundamental skills necessary for students as they progress toward middle and high school levels. The school is integrated into the broader Angola-area educational landscape, often emphasizing a close-knit environment that prioritizes student engagement and community involvement.

The school benefits from its location in a quiet, rural setting, which helps facilitate a focused learning atmosphere for its student body. Like many elementary schools in the region, Pleasant Lake strives to balance rigorous academic standards with supportive social-emotional development. By maintaining a smaller school feel, the institution aims to provide personalized attention to its students, encouraging collaboration between staff, parents, and the surrounding Pleasant Lake community to ensure a positive and supportive educational experience.

For more information, contact Pleasant Lake Elementary School at (260) 475-5055 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.