The top reported proficiency rate is 75% in Social studies. The lowest is 59% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Pleasant Run Elementary School
Pleasant Run Elementary is a mid-sized K-5 school in Northwest Local District, located on the east side of Cincinnati near Pippin Road. The school enrolls a diverse student body with substantial representation across multiple racial and ethnic groups, including a notable population of Black students, along with substantial numbers of White, Asian, Hispanic, and multiracial students. Free and reduced price lunch data was not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about the economic context of the student population.
On state testing, Pleasant Run's performance sits above the midpoint among schools in Hamilton County across tested subjects. In math, about three-fifths of third through fifth grade students scored at proficient or advanced levels, with science slightly stronger at about three-fifths proficient as well. English language arts proficiency came in just under three-fifths. Participation in testing was very high, above ninety-nine percent. The school's overall proficiency index places it above the county median. State testing data for kindergarten through second grade was not collected because those grades are not assessed.
The school has not provided public information on its instructional approach, program offerings beyond standard classroom instruction, special education capacity, English learner services, staff size, or attendance patterns. A parent exploring specific program needs or teaching philosophy may want to reach out to the school or consult the district for details on those fronts.
Northwest Local District itself faces a complex budget picture. Two separate emergency operating levies that together fund a substantial share of the district's budget will expire in 2027 and 2029 respectively. In a sign of strong community tax resistance, voters rejected the district's bond issue in both November 2022 and May 2023, preventing the second phase of a master facilities plan that would have upgraded aging school buildings. The district did receive state co-funding to build a new Colerain Elementary, which broke ground in October 2025 and is scheduled to open in fall 2027. However, the Board signaled in November 2024 that critical decisions on a new operating levy or potential budget reductions would be needed by May 2025, meaning families should expect levy activity or possible service adjustments in the near term.
The neighborhood surrounding Pleasant Run is part of Cincinnati's broader east-side residential geography, located within a region that is seeing moderate growth. Hamilton County's housing market shows modest activity with home values stable near pre-pandemic ranges, though rental prices have risen modestly. The school serves families in an area anchored by Cincinnati's diverse neighborhoods and economy, which centers on consumer products, healthcare, finance, and education.
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