Pleasant Ridge Elementary School

531 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Pleasant Ridge Elementary School is a public school located in Charlestown, Indiana, serving students in the Greater Clark County School Corporation. The school provides a foundational educational experience for children in the local community, focusing on academic development, social-emotional learning, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills. Its curriculum is designed to meet Indiana state standards, often supported by extracurricular programs that encourage student engagement and school spirit.

Situated in a suburban-rural setting, Pleasant Ridge Elementary plays a vital role in the Charlestown community. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment where teachers, staff, and families work collaboratively to support student growth. Through various school-wide initiatives and community involvement, the institution aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while creating a safe and welcoming space for learners of diverse backgrounds.

531

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	411
Hispanic	54
Black	12
Asian	3
Two or More	51

White
411 (77.4 %)
Hispanic
54 (10.2 %)
Two or More
51 (9.6 %)
Black
12 (2.3 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Greater Clark County Schools
Phone:	(812)256-7286
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	531
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	264
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 53

Kindergarten 152

Grade 1 171

Grade 2 155