Pleasant View Elementary K-8: Porterville, CA Community School (2026 List)

About Pleasant View Elementary

Pleasant View Elementary at 14004 Road 184 in Porterville. This school is for kids in grades K–8. There are 492 students enrolled right now. The student–teacher ratio is 19:1. Math proficiency is 13%. Reading proficiency is 15%. The gender mix is 48% female and 52% male. The school is in a less populated part of Porterville. Because the school is in a semi-rural area, the atmosphere is calm and focused on the community. When there are fewer students in a class, staff and students can often talk to each other more directly. The design of the campus includes areas that let in natural light and are open to the outside. Teachers follow a set curriculum that includes all of the main subjects. During public events, people from the area come together at the school. All of the school's departments follow the same professional standards. Students should be proud of their campus and the work they do in school. Prices for homes in the area range from $320,000 to $480,000. Parents often talk about how safe and at home their kids feel on campus. A lot of families like the old-fashioned way of teaching and disciplining kids that they find here. Pleasant View wants to be one of the best elementary schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 13%

Reading 15%

State average proficiency is 13% in Math and 15% in Reading.

23

Full-time Teachers

19 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

7

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

453

Total Students

$78167

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 6.84%

Asian 5.74%

Hispanic 86.98%

Black 0.22%

Two+ Races 0.22%

Native Am. 0%

White

6.84%

Asian

5.74%

Hispanic

86.98%

Black

0.22%

Two+ Races

0.22%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 453

47.68%

216 Female

52.32%

237 Male

Student Population

453 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Pleasant View Elementary Contact Information

Address

14004 Road 184, Porterville, CA, 93257

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Phone

(559) 784-6769

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Website

http://www.pleasant-view.k12.ca.us

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Pleasant View Elementary has recently added new lessons for the upper elementary grades that focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The school is currently working with the community on its seasonal learning projects about farming. The School Site Council is asking parents to join so they can help decide what the most important things to buy in 2025 will be.

FAQ

Q1. Does Pleasant View Elementary provide bus transportation?

Ans. Yes, Pleasant View Elementary offers busing for eligible students living within the designated rural district boundaries for safe travel.

Q2. What is the school mascot for Pleasant View Elementary?

Ans. The mascot for Pleasant View Elementary is the Eagle, representing the high aspirations and community pride of the school.

Q3. Are there volunteer opportunities at Pleasant View Elementary?

Ans. Yes, Pleasant View Elementary encourages parents to volunteer in classrooms and participate in the Parent Teacher Club events.

Q4. Does Pleasant View Elementary have a garden?

Ans. Yes, Pleasant View Elementary maintains a student garden to teach children about agriculture and healthy eating habits through experience.

Q5. What are the school colors for Pleasant View Elementary?

Ans. The school colors for Pleasant View Elementary are blue and white, which are used for school spirit days and events.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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