Pleasant Grove Elementary School

www.jefcoed.com/PleasantGroveES

524 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pleasant Grove Elementary School, located at 601 Park Rd in Pleasant Grove, Alabama, is a public educational institution serving the local community as part of the Jefferson County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on foundational skills and encouraging a positive school culture, the staff works to prepare young students for future success as they progress through their primary education years.

The school serves as a central hub for the Pleasant Grove community, maintaining a commitment to transparency and communication with families through its digital presence. Prospective and current parents can utilize their website to stay informed about academic calendars, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide initiatives. Through its balanced approach to instruction and community involvement, Pleasant Grove Elementary strives to cultivate a safe and nurturing space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

524

Total Students

29.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	14
Black	479
Asian	1
Two or More	10

Black
479 (91.4%)
White
20 (3.8%)
Hispanic
14 (2.7%)
Two or More
10 (1.9%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(205)379-5200
Website:	http://www.jefcoed.com/PleasantGroveES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	524
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	336
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 36

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 89