Serving 794 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pleasantdale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 794 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pleasantdale Elementary School's student population of 794 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
794 students
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Motto
Pleasantdale will be a school where teachers, students, and parents use honesty, respect, teamwork, and compassion to persevere in solving challenging problems and strive to become lifelong learners.
School Rankings
Pleasantdale Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasantdale Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1805 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
68%
20%
Black
21%
36%
White
4%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Dekalb County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasantdale Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasantdale Elementary School is ranked #1805 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Pleasantdale Elementary School often compared to?
Pleasantdale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Evansdale Elementary School, Globe Academy Charter School I by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Pleasantdale Elementary School?
794 students attend Pleasantdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Pleasantdale Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasantdale Elementary School?
Pleasantdale Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pleasantdale Elementary School offer ?
Pleasantdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasantdale Elementary School part of?
Pleasantdale Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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