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Pleasant Run Elementary School

427 W Pleasant Run Rd
Lancaster, TX 75134
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 600 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pleasant Run Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 600 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pleasant Run Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Pleasant Run Elementary School's student population of 600 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
600 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

Pleasant Run Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Run Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#6260 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
32%
44%
37%
51%
15-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
18%
53%
Black
77%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pleasant Run Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Run Elementary School is ranked #6260 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Pleasant Run Elementary School often compared to?
Pleasant Run Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Houston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Run Elementary School?
600 students attend Pleasant Run Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Pleasant Run Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasant Run Elementary School?
Pleasant Run Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pleasant Run Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Run Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pleasant Run Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Run Elementary School is part of Lancaster Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 600 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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