Serving 104 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pleasant Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasant Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pleasant Lake Elementary School's student population of 104 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pleasant Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Lake Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#539 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
93%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Lake Elementary School is ranked #539 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Pleasant Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Pleasant Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ryan Park Elementary School, Country Meadow Elementary School, Carlin Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Lake Elementary School?
104 students attend Pleasant Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Pleasant Lake Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Lake Elementary School?
Pleasant Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pleasant Lake Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pleasant Lake Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Lake Elementary School is part of MSD Steuben County School District.
School Reviews
5 5/11/2009
Pleasant Lake Elementary school is a wonderful school. My children enjoy attending and I am very pleased with the academics and personal attention my children receive. The PTO makes me feel welcome and offers many great progrms for the students. I would highly recommend this school to any parent.
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