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Pleasant Ridge Elementary School

1250 Monroe St, Charlestown, IN 47111Greater Clark County Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–02Non-Charter
531
Students
Total enrolled
$13,397
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 7% vs nat'l
14.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 7% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 20% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 531 students in grades PK–02 in Charlestown, Indiana.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,397 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Pleasant Ridge Elementary School is a large elementary in Charlestown, Indiana, serving grades PK–02 with 531 students. The district invests $13,397 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 54% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Pleasant Ridge Elementary School

531
Total Students
14.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
54%
Free Lunch
37
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–02) are served by this school
Gender Distribution260 male · 271 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility54%
National avg 52% · 285 students
Student Composition
77%
10%
10%
Asian1%
White77%
Hispanic / Latino10%
Black2%
Multiracial10%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 180394000676

Academic Outcomes at Pleasant Ridge Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 29th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 47111

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,397Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,397
State avg
$15,078
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,895
Student Support$2,545
Administration$1,608
Operations$2,010
Other$1,340
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,397 spent per student, an estimated $5,935 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
60%
27%
State government
60.3%
Local (property tax)
26.9%
Federal programs
12.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Northaven Elementary SchoolRiverside Elementary SchoolFranklin Square Elementary SchoolParkwood Elementary School
+5 more
↓
Middle
River Valley Middle SchoolParkview Middle SchoolCharlestown Middle School
↓
High School
Jeffersonville High SchoolCharlestown Senior High SchoolNew Washington Middle/High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 02
Location—
CountyClark County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGreater Clark County Schools →
Phone: (812)256-7286
NCES ID: 180394000676
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Charlestown seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Greater Clark County Schools
High
Jeffersonville High School
2,130 students · 09–12
58% FRL
Mid
River Valley Middle School
850 students · 06–08
67% FRL
High
Charlestown Senior High School
788 students · 09–12
● 40 opp40% FRL
Mid
Parkview Middle School
713 students · 06–08
63% FRL
Mid
Charlestown Middle School
612 students · 06–08
● 40 opp44% FRL
Elem
Northaven Elementary School
552 students · PK–05
76% FRL
Elem
Riverside Elementary School
548 students · PK–05
62% FRL
Elem
Franklin Square Elementary School
538 students · PK–05
80% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1250 Monroe St, Charlestown, IN 47111
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.