For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,325 students in Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
1,325 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #563 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#538 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.63
# American Indian Students
3 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
186 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
56%
# Black Students
2 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
563 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
43%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
561 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
42%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
177
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
143
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
151
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
148
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
133
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
154
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
127
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
154
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
138
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,549 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,407 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,549
$19,801
Spending / Student
$11,407
$18,236
Best Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alta Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16607 Annie Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-2319
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-2319
Grades: K-5
| 327 students
Rank: #22.
Magnolia Intermediate
(Math: 24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22431 Kingston Ln.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2815
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2815
Grades: 6-8
| 355 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Arete Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16229 Duggans Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2805
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2805
Grades: K-8
| 216 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Cottage Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22600 Kingston Ln.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2808
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2808
Grades: K-5
| 427 students
Rank: n/an/a
22580 Kingston Ln.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2800
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District?
Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,325 students.
What is the rank of Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District?
Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District is ranked #563 out of 1,167 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District?
43% of Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District students are White, 42% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District?
Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,407 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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