PLEASANT GROVE EL

PLEASANT GROVE EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PLEASANT GROVE ISD school district, located in TEXARKANA, TX with about 505 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 35 teachers, PLEASANT GROVE 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.

PLEASANT GROVE ELementary, located at 6500 Pleasant Grove Road in Texarkana, Texas, serves as a cornerstone of the Pleasant Grove Independent School District (PGISD). The school is widely recognized within the region for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. Catering to younger students, the school focuses on building a strong educational foundation by blending traditional curriculum with modern instructional practices designed to prepare children for their future academic journeys.

Beyond academics, PLEASANT GROVE ELementary is noted for its strong emphasis on character development and student engagement. The school prides itself on maintaining a high standard of performance and a vibrant school spirit that mirrors the values of the broader Texarkana community. By leveraging the resources of the PGISD, the school offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs that encourage holistic growth, ensuring that students are not only achieving in the classroom but also developing the social and emotional skills necessary for long-term success.

For more information, contact PLEASANT GROVE EL at (903) 838-0528 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6500 PLEASANT GROVE RD
TEXARKANA, TX 75503-0837
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PLEASANT GROVE EL is a public Title I school in TEXARKANA, TX with about 505 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
PLEASANT GROVE ISD
Total Students:
505
Teachers:
35.25
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
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
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 505 students

White
60.4%
Black or African American
18.4%
Hispanic/Latino
10.5%
Two or more races
6.5%
Asian
3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
47.9%
Male
52.1%

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.