PLEASANT HILL SCHOOL

Pleasant Hill School is a public elementary school that is part of the Scarborough Public Schools school district, located in Scarborough, ME with about 171 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. With about 12 teachers, Pleasant Hill 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 Hill School is a public elementary school located in Scarborough, Maine, serving students in grades K–2. As part of the Scarborough Public Schools district, the school focuses on building a strong academic and social foundation for its youngest learners. Its mission emphasizes creating a supportive, inclusive, and engaging environment that fosters both intellectual growth and character development, preparing children for the transition to the town's intermediate and middle schools.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative community atmosphere, where teachers, staff, and families work together to support student success. Beyond the standard curriculum, Pleasant Hill places a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning and community citizenship. Its location in a quiet residential area of Scarborough complements its small-school feel, making it a focal point for early childhood education within the local district.

For more information, contact Pleasant Hill School at (207) 730-5250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

143 Highland Avenue
Scarborough, ME 04074
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PLEASANT HILL SCHOOL is a public school in Scarborough, ME with about 171 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maine

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
171
Teachers:
12.8
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd 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 171 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PLEASANT HILL SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.

White
95.3%
Asian
2.3%
Hispanic/Latino
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%
Black or African American
0.6%

Female
57.3%
Male
42.7%

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.