PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Pleasant Valley Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Washington County Public Schools school district, located in Knoxville, MD with about 227 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 14 teachers, Pleasant Valley Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 on Rohrersville Road in Knoxville, Maryland, serves as a rural community hub within the Washington County Public Schools district. The school is known for its quiet, pastoral setting and its focus on fostering a close-knit learning environment. By emphasizing foundational academic skills and character development, the school aims to prepare its young students for success as they transition to middle school, leveraging its small-town atmosphere to encourage strong relationships between students, teachers, and local families.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Pleasant Valley Elementary is recognized for its commitment to student well-being and community involvement. The school typically hosts various programs and activities designed to enrich the educational experience, often highlighting the natural beauty of the surrounding Knoxville area. Its location serves as a focal point for the local community, maintaining a supportive culture that prioritizes student engagement and personalized attention in a setting that feels deeply connected to the heritage of the region.
For more information, contact Pleasant Valley Elementary at (301) 766-8297 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Knoxville, MD 21758-1130
(301) 766-8297
PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Knoxville, MD with about 227 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Washington County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 227
- Teachers:
- 14
- 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 227 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.
- White
- 93.0%
- Asian
- 2.2%
- Black or African American
- 1.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 51.5%
- Male
- 48.5%
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.