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Pleasant Valley Comm School District

Iowa · Public School District
8
Schools
5,651
Students
$11,902
Per-Pupil Spend
-17% nat'l
11.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-41pp vs nat'l
97.0%
Graduation Rate
+10.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Pleasant Valley Comm School District is a public school district in Iowa serving 5,651 students across 8 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,902 is below the national average for a US public school district. Only 11% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bridgeview Elementary SchoolPK–06366
Cody Elementary SchoolKG–06457
Forest Grove ElementaryKG–06328
Hopewell ElementaryPK–06698
Pleasant View Elementary SchoolKG–06659
Riverdale Heights Elem SchoolKG–06629
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Pleasant Valley Junior High School07–08856
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Pleasant Valley High School09–121,658
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,902-17% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
53%
40%
State
53.1%
Local (property tax)
39.7%
Federal
7.2%

Funding is shared between state (53%) and local sources (40%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
5,651
Students
11%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.0%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateIowa →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.0% graduation rate — 10.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 11% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,902, spending is 17% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pleasant Valley Comm School District?
Pleasant Valley Comm School District has 8 public schools, serving a total of 5,651 students.
What is the graduation rate for Pleasant Valley Comm School District?
The graduation rate is 97.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Pleasant Valley Comm School District spend per student?
Pleasant Valley Comm School District spends $11,902 per pupil — 17% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Pleasant Valley Comm School District?
11% of students in Pleasant Valley Comm School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Pleasant Valley Comm School District?
No, Pleasant Valley Comm School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Pleasant Valley Comm School District serve?
Pleasant Valley Comm School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Pleasant Valley Comm School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Pleasant Valley Comm School District is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.