Serving 646 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pleasant Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 646 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasant Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Pleasant Grove Elementary School's student population of 646 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
646 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Pleasant Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Grove Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#710 out of 3662 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
37%
Black
29%
21%
White
47%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Grove Elementary School is ranked #710 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Pleasant Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Pleasant Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Navy Point Elementary School, Blue Angels Elementary School, Hellen Caro Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Grove Elementary School?
646 students attend Pleasant Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Pleasant Grove Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Grove Elementary School?
Pleasant Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pleasant Grove Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasant Grove Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Grove Elementary School is part of Escambia School District.
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