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Pleasant Valley Elementary School

17625 SE FOSTER RD, GRESHAM, OR 97080

About Pleasant Valley Elementary School

Pleasant Valley Elementary in Gresham, Oregon serves approximately 315 students in grades K–5, with a student–teacher ratio of approximately 18:1. The school is a blend of warmth of the neighborhood and programs offered within the district such as TAG and English Language Development; profiles from the state in recent years show a diverse student population and mixed reviews of student proficiency (students seemed to do better in reading than in mathematics) math proficiency 22% and reading proficiency 47%. The staff consists of classroom teachers, specialists and a support team that is financed through Title I, each reflective of resources offered within Centennial School District. Families decide to choose Pleasant Valley as Gresham has local housing prices that average about $460 - 480K, allowing families to connect their school choices to the economic realities related to housing. Academic school ratings are favorable on community review websites and Pleasant Valley Elementary typically appears to be in the mix of schools that parents research when searching for best elementary schools in Oregon.

Pleasant Valley Elementary School Contact Information

Address

17625 SE FOSTER RD, GRESHAM, OR 97080

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Phone

(503) 762-3209

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 47% in Reading.
18
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
315
Total Students
$87041
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 163 IN STEM IN STATE

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
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  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

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.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10AM - 2:25PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 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.

Student Demographics

White 52.2%
Asian 10.4%
Hispanic 18.4%
Black 5%
Two+ Races 11%
Native Am. 1%
White
52.2%
Asian
10.4%
Hispanic
18.4%
Black
5%
Two+ Races
11%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 315
49.2%
155 Female
50.8%
160 Male

Student Population

315 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

321 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

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FAQ

Q1: What is unique about Pleasant Valley Elementary School in Gresham?

Ans: Pleasant Valley Elementary School has a historic building built in 1939, and is very community oriented.

Q2: What special programs does Pleasant Valley Elementary School have?

Ans: Pleasant Valley Elementary School has Gifted & Talented and enrichment programs designed for advanced learners.

Q3: How does Pleasant Valley Elementary School support academics?

Ans: Pleasant Valley Elementary School focuses on interactive and culturally responsive pedagogical strategies.

Q4: What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasant Valley Elementary School?

Ans: Pleasant Valley Elementary School has an average ratio of about 20:1 which allows for personalized learning.

Q5: How does Pleasant Valley Elementary School score among the best elementary schools in Oregon?

Ans: Pleasant Valley Elementary School consistently scores above that district average in reading and in math.

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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