Pleasant Valley Elementary

215 Pleasant Valley Rd
Harrisonburg, VA 22801

pves.rockingham.k12.va.us/

282 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pleasant Valley Elementary School, located at 215 Pleasant Valley Road in Harrisonburg, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Rockingham County Public Schools district. The school is situated in a suburban/rural fringe setting, providing a community-focused learning environment for students in the primary grades. It is known for its commitment to fostering academic growth and social development through a structured curriculum that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and character building.

Beyond its core academics, Pleasant Valley Elementary prioritizes a supportive atmosphere characterized by strong engagement between faculty, students, and local families. The school actively promotes a sense of community through various extracurricular activities and initiatives designed to create a well-rounded educational experience. As part of the Harrisonburg-area school system, it benefits from the resources and collaborative network of the broader district, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

282

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pleasant Valley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	150
Hispanic	90
Black	21
Asian	2
Two or More	19

White
150 (53.2%)
Hispanic
90 (31.9%)
Black
21 (7.4%)
Two or More
19 (6.7%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rockingham County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)434-4557
Website:	http://pves.rockingham.k12.va.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	282
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	211
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 25

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 56