PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Pleasant Valley Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Centennial SD 28J school district, located in Gresham, OR with about 416 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, Pleasant Valley Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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 is a public institution located in Gresham, Oregon, serving students in the surrounding community. Part of the Gresham-Barlow School District, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that prioritizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its students. The school emphasizes foundational learning through a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare elementary-age children for future educational success.

The school community focuses on building strong partnerships between teachers, staff, and families to create a positive learning culture. While the facility is situated in a quieter, residential area of Gresham, it remains well-integrated into the district’s broader goals of equity and student engagement. By utilizing a variety of instructional methods and extracurricular opportunities, Pleasant Valley Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring that each child has the tools necessary to thrive in a collaborative and structured classroom setting.

For more information, contact Pleasant Valley Elementary School at (503) 762-3209 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.