D
Needs Improvement
46/100

Pleasant Hill Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 4801 E Oakwood Dr, Des Moines, IA 50327
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 20th percentile in Iowa
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Iowa schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

46
Repit Score
out of 100
211
Students
enrolled
11.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%20/1001.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 69% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Iowa schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −1 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Iowa. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency67% (−2 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency67% (−2 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Iowa state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%72%reading -6 pts, math -4 pts36th percentile (list)
Hispanic70%50%reading +22 pts, math -4 pts70th percentile (list)
Low-income52%62%reading -1 pts, math +5 pts46th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4801 E Oakwood Dr
City Des Moines
ZIP Code 50327
District 1908970
NCES School ID 190897000572
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 50327

Understanding the community around Pleasant Hill Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $89,242
Per Capita Income $41,708
Poverty Rate 5.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 45.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.7%
High School or Higher 96.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $285,100
Median Rent $1,104
Owner-Occupied 81.1%
Renter-Occupied 18.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Pleasant Hill Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 55.5%
Hispanic/Latino 26.1%
Black 8.1%
Two or More Races 6.2%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 1.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 211
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Pleasant Hill Elementary School?
Pleasant Hill Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 46 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Pleasant Hill Elementary School?
Pleasant Hill Elementary School has 211 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1.
What grades does Pleasant Hill Elementary School serve?
Pleasant Hill Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Pleasant Hill Elementary School receive per student?
Pleasant Hill Elementary School receives $16,255 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Pleasant Hill Elementary School in 50327 ▼
Avg Home Value
$321,543
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,325
1-Year Change
+2.6%
% Renters
18.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026