PLEASANT HILL R-III

Located at 318 Cedar Street in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, the Pleasant Hill R-III School District serves as a vital educational hub for its fringe town community within the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. Operating as a fully active, traditional public school district, Pleasant Hill R-III oversees five operational schools catering to a complete grade spectrum from prekindergarten through 12th grade. Drawing from federal public education metrics for the 2024–2025 school year, the district educates a student body of 2,080 students, offering a structured and supportive learning environment designed to foster academic progress from early childhood through high school graduation.

Behind the district's learning environment is a strong staff infrastructure committed to student development. To support its student body, Pleasant Hill R-III employs a dedicated team totaling over 520 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes approximately 307 full-time equivalent teachers, supported by 27 instructional aides and nearly 188 administrative and operational support personnel. This comprehensive staffing model ensures that students receive attentive classroom instruction, personalized assistance, and well-rounded institutional support tailored to prepare them for future academic and career pursuits.