PGE is a great school. Teachers are caring and the new principal Mr. Donovan is a wonderful school leader. There are negatives and positives to every school and the only area that I view somewhat bias is the PTA. Don't get me wrong, there are great events that this organization hosts but its the members
... Read more that run it. They are a group of moms that are pretty much in control. Difficult to get involved unless you know them well and talk to them. They really need to be alittle more open to new comers and parents that are not constantly on the school grounds everyday-like most of them are. Somewhat cliquish-a downfall to their attitude-overall the school is wonderful and wouldn't change a thing. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/30/09
While the quality of teachers is top notch at Pleasant Grove, the leadership and communication needs significant improvement. The PTA is very strong, but it is these individuals that truly run the school.
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Posted by a parent on 01/24/07
My daughter has been going to Pleasant Grove for 2 years now. I am on campus everyday and have become very familiar with the staff and children there. Overall this school is wonderful. I cannot say enough wonderful things about the principal, he truly listens to what you have to say and is very understanding
... Read more of children and how they learn and interact. Pleasant Grove offers Art, Ceramics, Science and Band practice in it's off hours when school is over so children have other means of enriching their lives out of school. The campus is set in the country and it is very peaceful and beautiful. Overall I think this school is great, they offer a wonderful environment for children to learn and they really honor and respect a parents input and involvement in their childs education. I cannot say enough good things about this wonderful school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/18/06
Academically I think that the test scores speak for themselves. The teachers on the whole are very motivated to help. The school makes learning fun with their assemblies and the teachers value the importance of outside activities. They put on plays in which all children are welcomed to participate.
... Read more The extra time and dedication always leaves me in awe. The parents actively volunteer both time and money to make this school a place to be. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/06/06
Simply the best in Northern California! Limited budgets are assisted with an active PTA, tireless principal and dedicated staff.
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Posted by a parent on 02/04/06
Pleasant Grove is an excellent school. There is significant parent involvement, including volunteering in class, many field trips, etc. The PTA has super fundraisers to fund extracurricular activities (of which each class benefits). This is a small, cozy , country school with moderate class size (20
... Read more students per class), a safe campus in a rural area and great school spirit. The curiculum is academically rigorous and challenging (for both students and parents). The area is relatively affluent, located in a residential neighborhood, with no other traffic except Pleasant School Road. There are many extracurricluar activities including Halloween carnival, Christmas Boutique (allowing the children to shop for family members safely and privately for nominal sums)and the annual silent auction fund raiser which raised in the mid five figures in 2005, all of which goes for educational and extracurricular activites for the students. The teaching is top rate! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/07/05
In some ways, Pleasant Grove is a country school still preserving the lifestyle of 'old' Elk Grove. The facilities are old and in need of renovation. The teachers are, for the most part, highly skilled and caring. There are a few areas of weakness including special education teachers and willingness
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School Profile for Pleasant Grove Elementary School
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Student enrollment:
496
Students per teacher:
20
Full-time teachers:
25
Number of classrooms:
26
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Advanced Placement
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creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
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English as Second Language
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Elk Grove schools — Pleasant Grove Elementary School is located at 10160 Pleasant Gr Sch Rd, Elk Grove CA 95624. 10160 Pleasant Gr Sch Rd is in the 95624 ZIP code in Elk Grove, CA The school district for Pleasant Grove Elementary School is the Elk Grove Unified School District. Pleasant Grove Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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