PLEASANT VALLEY ELEM/JR HIGH SCHOOL

PLEASANT VALLEY ELEM/JR HIGH is a public elementary school that is part of the PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY DISTRICT school district, located in JORDAN VALLEY, OR with about 10 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 2 teachers, PLEASANT VALLEY ELEM/JR HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. 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/Jr. High is a small, rural public school located in the remote high desert community of Jordan Valley, Oregon. As part of the Jordan Valley School District, the school serves a tight-knit community, often operating with multi-grade classrooms due to its small student population. Its isolated location in Malheur County makes it a central hub for local families, emphasizing a personalized, community-focused educational environment that reflects the traditional values of the surrounding ranching and agricultural region.

Because of its size, the school offers a unique educational experience characterized by close teacher-student relationships and a curriculum tailored to the needs of a small student body. While it lacks the extracurricular variety of larger urban schools, it provides a stable and supportive setting that focuses on fundamental academic development and civic engagement. The school serves as a critical institution for the region, bridging the gap between the sparse population of southeastern Oregon and the necessity of providing accessible education to rural students.

For more information, contact PLEASANT VALLEY ELEM/JR HIGH at (208) 583-2420 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.