PLEASANTVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PLEASANTVILLE EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HOUSTON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 281 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 19 teachers, PLEASANTVILLE EL 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.

PLEASANTVILLE ELementary School is a public school located in the Northeast area of Houston, Texas, serving students within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Situated on Gellhorn Drive, the school functions as a foundational institution for the local Pleasantville neighborhood, emphasizing core academic development and community engagement within the district's framework.

As part of the largest school district in Texas, PLEASANTVILLE ELementary benefits from HISD’s broad educational resources, curriculum standards, and support services. The school focuses on providing a structured learning environment designed to foster student growth in literacy, mathematics, and social development. For families seeking current information regarding academic calendars, enrollment procedures, or specific district initiatives, the school maintains an official presence through the Houston Independent School District's website.

For more information, contact PLEASANTVILLE EL at (713) 671-3840 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1431 GELLHORN DR
HOUSTON, TX 77029-3343
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PLEASANTVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HOUSTON, TX with about 281 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
HOUSTON ISD
Total Students:
281
Teachers:
19.82
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 281 students

Black or African American
69.0%
Hispanic/Latino
29.9%
Two or more races
0.7%
White
0.4%

Female
45.9%
Male
54.1%

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.