Pierpont Elementary School
Tel:
(805) 641-5470
Pierpont Elementary School serves 263 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Pierpont Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Pierpont Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Pierpont Elementary School's student population of 263 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 263 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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School Comparison
Pierpont Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Pierpont Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1562 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 80% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ventura Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Pierpont Elementary School is Ventura High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Homestead (alternative) (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Will Rogers Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ventura Will Rogers Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 542 students
0.9 miles
316 Howard St.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 641-5496 0.9 K-5 542 - Ventura Blanche Reynolds Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 332 students
1.1 miles
450 Valmore Ave.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1817 1.1 K-5 332 - Ventura Homestead (alternative) Alternative School
Grades: K-8 | 36 students
1.1 miles
450 Valmore Ave.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1817 1.1 K-8 36 - Ventura Ventura High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,135 students
1.3 miles
2 N. Catalina St.
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5116 1.3 9-12 2,135 - Ventura Anacapa Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 931 students
1.6 miles
100 S. Mills Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7900 1.6 6-8 931
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