Penn Elementary

www.penn.sandiegounified.org/

387 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

387

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Penn Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	203
Black	56
Asian	71
Two or More	47
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
203 (52.5 %)
Asian
71 (18.3 %)
Black
56 (14.5 %)
Two or More
47 (12.1 %)
White
8 (2.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	San Diego Unified
Phone:	(619)430-1700
Website:	http://www.penn.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	223
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	75

* 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 73

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 53