W. D. Hall Elementary

1376 Pepper Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92021

540 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

W. D. Hall Elementary School is a public school located in El Cajon, California, serving students in grades K–5 as part of the Cajon Valley Union School District. The school is known for its focus on providing a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its diverse student body. By integrating modern educational technology with core curriculum standards, the school aims to prepare its students for middle school transitions while fostering a sense of community pride among families in the local Pepper Drive area.

Beyond its academic program, W. D. Hall is recognized for its commitment to inclusive education and student engagement. The school frequently participates in district-wide initiatives aimed at personalized learning and character development, ensuring that students are encouraged to become collaborative, critical thinkers. With a focus on home-school partnerships and a dedicated staff, the school strives to create a safe, welcoming atmosphere where every student has the opportunity to succeed and feel valued.

540

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W. D. Hall Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	242
Hispanic	196
Black	34
Asian	31
Two or More	32
Pacific Islander	5

White
242 (44.8 %)
Hispanic
196 (36.3 %)
Black
34 (6.3 %)
Two or More
32 (5.9 %)
Asian
31 (5.7 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Cajon Valley Union
Phone:	(619)588-3136
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	435
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	87

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 104