PENN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Penn Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the San Diego Unified school district, located in San Diego, CA with about 398 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, Penn Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Penn Elementary, located in the Paradise Hills neighborhood of San Diego, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the San Diego Unified School District, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive community environment. It is committed to preparing its diverse student body for middle school and beyond by fostering a culture of high expectations and inclusivity.

The school’s official website highlights its dedication to fostering partnerships between parents, staff, and the community to ensure student success. By utilizing district-wide curriculum standards, Penn Elementary works to equip students with the essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and science while encouraging curiosity and critical thinking. With its focus on personalized instruction and a nurturing campus climate, Penn Elementary aims to be a foundational institution that helps every child reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Penn Elementary at (619) 479-5638 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2797 Utica Dr.
San Diego, CA 92139-3843
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PENN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in San Diego, CA with about 398 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
San Diego Unified
Total Students:
398
Teachers:
15
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 398 students

Hispanic/Latino
42.2%
Asian
22.6%
Two or more races
15.3%
Black or African American
12.8%
White
5.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.