About This School
Public School | Grades K-5 | Colonial
Pleasantville Elementary School is located in New Castle, DE and is one of 10 elementary schools in Colonial School District. It is a public school that serves 522 students in grades K-5.
Pleasantville Elementary School made AYP in 2009. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Delaware in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Pleasantville Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Pleasantville Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Delaware average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Pleasantville Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Pleasantville Elementary School made AYP in 2009. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Delaware in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Pleasantville Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Pleasantville Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Delaware average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Pleasantville Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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School last updated on Nov 29, 2012
Nearby Cities
16 Pleasant St, New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2935
Elementary Schools Nearby
Legend:public schoolsprivate schools
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Tall Oaks Classical School 1.8 miles | n/a | |
| Fairwinds Christian School 2 miles | n/a | |
| Albert H. Jones Elementary School 2 miles |  |
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| St John S Lutheran School 2.4 miles | n/a | |
| New Castle Christian Academy 2.4 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 522
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Pleasantville Elementary School had 70% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Delaware had 48% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Black
43%
White
35%
Hispanic
20%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Two or More Races
1%
Colonial District Spending
$11,355Per Pupil
The Colonial spends $11,355 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 33% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Colonial District
15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Pleasantville Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Delaware average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the DSTP
What is it?
The Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in reading and math grades 2 through 10, in grades 3 through 10 in writing, and in grades 4, 6, 8, and 11 in science and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students in grades 3-11 are scored at five levels: distinguished, exceeds the standard, meets the standard, below the standard and well below the standard. The goal is for students to score at or above meet or exceed the standard level.
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4 out of 10
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