Serving 297 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pleasant Acres Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasant Acres Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pleasant Acres Elementary School's student population of 297 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
297 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Pleasant Acres Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Acres Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2897 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
44%
28%
Black
32%
17%
White
14%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Acres Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Acres Elementary School is ranked #2897 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Acres Elementary School?
297 students attend Pleasant Acres Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Pleasant Acres Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Acres Elementary School?
Pleasant Acres Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pleasant Acres Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Acres Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pleasant Acres Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Acres Elementary School is part of Rantoul City SD 137 School District.
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