PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.schenectady.k12.ny.us

357 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pleasant Valley Elementary School is a public school located in Schenectady, New York, serving students within the Schenectady City School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the staff strives to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond, while encouraging them to become engaged and responsible citizens.

As part of the broader Schenectady school system, Pleasant Valley benefits from district-wide resources aimed at bridging educational gaps and meeting the diverse needs of its student population. The school places a high value on collaboration between educators, families, and the local community to enhance student achievement. With a focus on both traditional academic core subjects and enrichment opportunities, the school aims to provide a safe and nurturing space where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

357

Total Students

38.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	92
Black	96
Asian	86
Two or More	46
Pacific Islander	2

Black
96 (26.9 %)
Hispanic
92 (25.8 %)
Asian
86 (24.1 %)
Two or More
46 (12.9 %)
White
35 (9.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)881-3640
Website:	http://www.schenectady.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	302
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 20

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 66