Elmcrest Elementary vs Pleasant Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nevada, United States, 21 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmcrest Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
287 students
Pleasant Valley Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students
| Measure | Elmcrest Elementary Reno, Nevada | Pleasant Valley Elementary Reno, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #279 of 408 | #20 of 408 |
| National rank | #42680 of 50,301 | #13170 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 287 | 289 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 24.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 56% |
| city | Reno | Reno |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 23.4).
- •Pleasant Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 37%).
- •Pleasant Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 37%).
- •Pleasant Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.6% vs 100%).
- •Elmcrest Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.0).
- •Pleasant Valley Elementary is the larger school with 289 students compared with 287.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Elmcrest Elementary better than Pleasant Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Valley Elementary ranks higher (67.4 vs 23.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Elmcrest Elementary and Pleasant Valley Elementary?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Reno and Reno in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elmcrest Elementary: 287. Pleasant Valley Elementary: 289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elmcrest Elementary and Pleasant Valley Elementary rank in Nevada?
Elmcrest Elementary is 279th of 408 and Pleasant Valley Elementary is 20th of 408 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).