Pleasant Grove Elementary School

www.pleasantgroveelementary.net

206 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Pleasant Grove Elementary School is a public school located in Heflin, Alabama, serving students in the Cleburne County School District. Situated along Highway 9, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive and focused environment for its young learners. As an elementary institution, it prioritizes foundational education, social development, and the cultivation of a safe, encouraging atmosphere designed to help students transition successfully through their early academic years.

The school is committed to fostering academic excellence while promoting the personal growth of its student body. By utilizing standard curricula and extracurricular engagement, Pleasant Grove Elementary strives to prepare its students for future challenges, encouraging both scholastic achievement and the development of strong character. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families and stakeholders, providing essential resources and updates to ensure the local community remains closely involved in the educational journey of its students.

206

Total Students

13.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	150
Hispanic	43
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	6
American Indian	3

White
150 (72.8%)
Hispanic
43 (20.9%)
Two or More
6 (2.9%)
American Indian
3 (1.5%)
Black
2 (1.0%)
Asian
2 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cleburne County
Phone:	(256)253-2146
Website:	http://www.pleasantgroveelementary.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	206
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	113
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 19

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 30

Grade 6 30