PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY

www.washoeschools.net/pleasantvalley

289 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pleasant Valley Elementary School is a public school located in the suburban/rural area of South Reno, Nevada, serving students in grades PK–5. As part of the Washoe County School District, the school is known for its relatively small, community-oriented atmosphere and its focus on fostering a supportive learning environment. It benefits from its location in a scenic residential area, often attracting families who prioritize a traditional neighborhood school setting.

The school places a strong emphasis on foundational academics and student character development. Like many schools in the Washoe County system, Pleasant Valley utilizes a structured curriculum designed to meet state standards, while offering various extracurricular activities and support services to help students achieve success. Because of its location in the 89511 zip code, the school often serves a stable demographic and maintains active parent involvement, which contributes to its reputation as a close-knit and engaged educational community.

289

Total Students

17.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	34
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	2

White
244 (84.4%)
Hispanic
34 (11.8%)
Two or More
6 (2.1%)
Black
2 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Washoe County
Phone:	(775)849-0255
Website:	http://www.washoeschools.net/pleasantvalley
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	289
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	65
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 9

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 47