Dapplegray Elementary

3011 Palos Verdes Dr. N.
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274

dapplegray.pvpusd.net

653 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Dapplegray Elementary School, located in the scenic community of Rolling Hills Estates, is a highly regarded institution within the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. Serving students in transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence and its nurturing, community-focused environment. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded education, integrating rigorous core academics with enrichment opportunities that encourage student curiosity and critical thinking.

Beyond its classroom curriculum, Dapplegray is celebrated for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school benefits from an active PTA and a supportive local network, which helps fund programs that enhance the student experience, such as visual and performing arts, technology integration, and physical education. By fostering a collaborative culture between educators, families, and students, Dapplegray Elementary consistently strives to provide a safe and inspiring foundation for its students as they prepare for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

653

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dapplegray Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	268
Hispanic	131
Black	14
Asian	144
Two or More	96

White
268 (41.0 %)
Asian
144 (22.1 %)
Hispanic
131 (20.1 %)
Two or More
96 (14.7 %)
Black
14 (2.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified
Phone:	(310)541-3706
Website:	http://dapplegray.pvpusd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	653
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	62
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 120

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 91