Pleasant Grove Elementary School

601 Park Road

School District

Jefferson County
Grade

PK, K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 15, 2024

Pleasant Grove Elementary School is a hidden gem not included on the State of Alabama's failing/ priority school list. In recent years (2019), it has become a Title 1 school. Due to this economic change in the Pleasant Grove community, the school has many events for parents to be involved in their child's education. The following activities are offered: Parent University, monthly PBIS celebrations, Robotics Club, Track Team, Newcomb Team, Bus Celebrations, After-School Tutoring, Discovery Club, mentoring opportunities that include a partnership with the Alumni Birmingham Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, The Man Project, and Girls Inc. As a parent, I've noticed over the years that parental involvement has declined tremendously; however, the PTA currently has a 7% membership of the school's total population.
Submitted by parent on June 22, 2023

There's not anything pleasant about this school or faculty except the lady in the office that's been working there for years. The staff is long gone who actually tried to help the students and parents.
Submitted by parent on May 20, 2022

My experience is horrible here the teachers almost let my friend pass out, and she needed water on field day and any bullying that happends here is not helped and we get blamed for it and we can't,defend ourselves1/10 experience here do not recommend this school!
Submitted by parent on September 18, 2019

Horrible! Do not send your child there. The high is no different.
Submitted by parent on August 14, 2017

So far it has been great my daughter loves her teacher and is excited to go to school and that is what I want and like.
Submitted by parent on April 03, 2014

PGES offers students a wonderful educational opportunity. I'm glad that my son attends this school because of the caring, competent teachers and administration. The teachers, principal, and assistant principal are an outstanding team and they work together to provide a wonderful learning environment. My son is in the Advanced Placement reading class and I am extremely pleased with his continued progress. I have never had any trouble with the student pick up or drop off traffic flow. The Pleasant Grove area is safe, convenient, and has a strong sense of community. I think 'The Grove' is Jefferson County's best kept secret and the Pleasant Grove Elementary School is awesome. Go Spartans!
Submitted by parent on April 03, 2014

PGES is an excellent school with a wonderful staff. The school is in a very central location which makes drop off and pick up rather smooth. This is my son's first year there and I cannot say enough good things about the staff and school. The Principal is very involved and genuinely cares about each student. The teachers are highly qualified and they make learning fun.
Submitted by other on September 26, 2013

PGES is a great school. My grandson has an excellent teacher that challenges him to his potential. He is very satisfied at this school and the teachers are excellent
Submitted by parent on August 18, 2013

PGES has excellent leadership and great teachers. My kids are challenged by the curriculum and are definitely being prepared to compete in an ever demanding and ever changing environment. The teachers are engaging and parents are involved.
Submitted by parent on August 18, 2011

IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING GETTING A HOME IN PLEASANT GROVE MAKE SURE IT IS NOT I REPEAT NOT WITHIN THE 2 MILE RADIUS OF THE ELEMENTARY OR HIGH SCHOOL ! BECAUSE YOUR CHILD CAN'T RIDE THE BUS ! POOR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM AT ELEMENTARY IF YOU ARE DROPPING OFF WELCOME TO ATLANTA BACK-UP TRAFFIC !!!!!
Submitted by parent on February 10, 2011

This school is awesome. They have a principal and vice princopal who love every child in the school. They do not always make the most popular decision, but they make the decision that is best for every child. ARMT testing scores have been off the charts!!!!! Excelent school for anyones child!!!!
Submitted by parent on January 25, 2011

This school has great teachers and excellent leadership. Personally, I think the curriculum is challenging for the children. But, this is will prepare them to achieve in the future.
Submitted by parent on September 19, 2008

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