Pierpont Elementary

Summary:

Pierpont Elementary is a public elementary school in Ventura, California, serving 289 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Ventura Unified School District, which is ranked 652 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pierpont Elementary consistently ranks in the top 30% of California elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 64.9% of Pierpont students were proficient or better in ELA End of Course, compared to 46.79% for the district and 47.04% for the state. Pierpont also has a strong performance across different student subgroups, with female students and low socioeconomic status students ranking in the top 20% and top 25% of California elementary schools, respectively. However, the school's performance for Hispanic and White students is more mixed, with Hispanic students ranking in the top 30% and White students ranking in the top 35% of California elementary schools.

While Pierpont Elementary outperforms most nearby schools in academic performance, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 6.3% in 2017-2018 to 23.7% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district average. This suggests that Pierpont may need to investigate the factors contributing to the rise in chronic absenteeism and implement targeted interventions to address this issue. Additionally, the school's free and reduced-price lunch rates have decreased from 42.69% in 2020-2021 to 35.29% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the district average, indicating a relatively higher socioeconomic status of the student population compared to other schools in the district.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1254 Marthas Vineyard Ct.
       Ventura, CA  93001-4014


(805) 641-5470

District: Ventura Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1106th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,846 Help


Students who attend Pierpont Elementary usually attend:

High:    Ventura High

Student/teacher ratio:  26.6 Help
Number of students:  293

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.2%
Hispanic:
20.1%
Two or more races:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.8% Help


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Compare Details Pierpont Elementary ranks better than 81.1% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Ventura Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.08. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.2%), Hispanic (20.1%), two or more races (7.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pierpont Elementary is 26.6. 14 elementary schools in the Ventura Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pierpont Elementary is $6,846. 9 elementary schools in the Ventura Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pierpont Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pierpont Elementary 1106th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Pierpont Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Ventura Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Ventura Unified 652nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pierpont Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pierpont Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 92.99 335th 4809 93.0%
2005 80.39 911th 4822 81.1%
2006 88.23 581st 4818 87.9%
2007 82.63 867th 5113 83.0%
2008 77.93 1066th 5113 79.2%
2009 86.87 649th 5193 87.5%
2010 74.29 1271st 5314 76.1%
2011 73.35 1331st 5377 75.2%
2012 77.21 1169th 5390 78.3%
2013 78.81 1119th 5530 79.8%
2015 88.88 675th 5611 88.0%
2016 88.31 721st 5614 87.2%
2017 86.46 844th 5692 85.2%
2018 79.98 1129th 5662 80.1%
2019 81.96 1074th 5789 81.4%
2021 73.79 342nd 1417 75.9%
2022 70.98 1573rd 5883 73.3%
2023 69.05 1618th 5874 72.5%
2024 81.08 1106th 5862 81.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pierpont Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.36 961st 5084 81.1%
2019 74.55 947th 5173 81.7%
2021 81.84 129th 1110 88.4%
2022 69.77 1184th 5264 77.5%
2023 58.35 1853rd 5374 65.5%
2024 76.13 1003rd 5511 81.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Pierpont Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.65 1056th 5413 80.5%
2019 78.21 1159th 5492 78.9%
2021 71.85 326th 1267 74.3%
2022 67.46 1623rd 5635 71.2%
2023 73.61 1338th 5617 76.2%
2024 83.60 932nd 5605 83.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Pierpont Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.64 1150th 5431 78.8%
2019 82.27 952nd 5510 82.7%
2021 72.50 318th 1272 75.0%
2022 70.11 1526th 5663 73.1%
2023 56.85 2092nd 5650 63.0%
2024 72.06 1408th 5636 75.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pierpont Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 78.15 778th 4963 84.3%
2023 61.58 1574th 5098 69.1%
2024 61.88 1577th 5102 69.1%
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Rank History for White students at Pierpont Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.57 1275th 2737 53.4%
2019 60.47 1194th 2834 57.9%
2022 45.08 1600th 2726 41.3%
2023 47.55 1497th 2662 43.8%
2024 64.37 984th 2647 62.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Pierpont Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Pierpont Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 196 9 8 37 3 n/a n/a 0 253
1989 222 6 5 37 1 n/a n/a 0 271
1990 222 7 3 40 2 n/a n/a 0 274
1991 214 10 5 30 2 n/a n/a 0 261
1992 197 7 3 38 3 n/a n/a 0 248
1993 203 12 2 52 3 n/a n/a 0 272
1994 197 9 4 54 3 n/a n/a 0 267
1995 212 9 3 50 3 n/a n/a 0 277
1996 212 9 3 50 3 n/a n/a 0 277
1997 223 6 9 52 5 n/a n/a 0 295
1998 247 11 11 55 3 n/a n/a 0 327
1999 214 7 11 45 3 n/a n/a 3 283
2000 238 6 7 33 5 n/a n/a 7 296
2001 223 5 8 43 5 n/a n/a 7 291
2002 209 6 12 38 8 n/a n/a 0 273
2003 209 6 12 38 8 n/a n/a 0 273
2004 187 3 13 31 8 n/a n/a 11 253
2005 185 5 9 32 8 n/a n/a 24 263
2006 191 1 9 28 8 n/a n/a 32 269
2007 201 2 8 30 6 n/a n/a 32 279
2008 199 1 8 26 6 n/a n/a 0 240
2009 201 2 10 24 4 0 37 0 278
2010 221 0 10 44 3 0 17 0 295
2011 238 0 8 47 2 0 16 0 311
2012 228 0 8 56 3 2 11 0 308
2013 242 0 8 47 3 2 13 0 315
2014 212 0 4 51 3 2 16 0 288
2015 202 1 3 38 4 4 16 0 268
2016 192 1 5 34 3 1 18 0 254
2017 199 0 4 33 3 1 14 0 254
2018 209 0 4 32 1 1 16 0 263
2019 192 1 10 43 1 0 17 0 264
2020 192 2 8 50 1 0 23 0 276
2021 171 2 7 49 1 0 23 0 253
2022 176 2 9 62 2 1 23 0 275
2023 189 2 8 65 2 1 22 0 289
2024 194 4 13 59 2 0 21 0 293

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pierpont Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 253 10.0 25.3 n/a
1989 271 10.0 27.1 n/a
1990 274 9.0 30.4 n/a
1991 261 10.0 26.1 n/a
1992 248 10.2 24.3 35.5
1993 272 9.5 28.6 34.9
1994 267 11.5 23.2 38.6
1995 277 11.3 24.5 31.4
1996 277 11.3 24.5 31.4
1997 295 13.0 22.7 29.8
1998 327 14.0 23.4 27.2
1999 283 13.0 21.8 16.4
2000 296 13.0 22.8 13.8
2001 291 13.0 22.4 19
2002 273 11.7 23.3 21.2
2003 273 11.7 23.3 21.2
2004 253 11.0 23.0 18.2
2005 263 12.0 21.9 19.2
2006 269 13.0 20.7 15.2
2007 279 13.4 20.8 18.2
2008 240 12.4 19.4 18.8
2009 278 12.6 20.3 21.6
2010 295 12.6 23.3 20
2011 311 n/a n/a 20.3
2012 308 12.0 25.6 n/a
2013 315 11.0 28.5 22.9
2014 288 11.0 26.1 18.8
2015 268 11.0 24.3 20.5
2016 254 11.0 23.0 25.2
2017 254 10.0 25.4 34.6
2018 263 10.2 25.7 33.1
2019 264 10.2 25.8 36.4
2020 276 n/a n/a 40.2
2021 253 11.2 22.4 42.7
2022 275 11.0 25.0 38.5
2023 289 11.0 26.2 35.3
2024 293 11.0 26.6 32.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pierpont Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 253 10.0 25.3 n/a
1989 271 10.0 27.1 n/a
1990 274 9.0 30.4 n/a
1991 261 10.0 26.1 n/a
1992 248 10.2 24.3 35.5
1993 272 9.5 28.6 34.9
1994 267 11.5 23.2 38.6
1995 277 11.3 24.5 31.4
1996 277 11.3 24.5 31.4
1997 295 13.0 22.7 29.8
1998 327 14.0 23.4 27.2
1999 283 13.0 21.8 16.4
2000 296 13.0 22.8 13.8
2001 291 13.0 22.4 19
2002 273 11.7 23.3 21.2
2003 273 11.7 23.3 21.2
2004 253 11.0 23.0 18.2
2005 263 12.0 21.9 19.2
2006 269 13.0 20.7 15.2
2007 279 13.4 20.8 18.2
2008 240 12.4 19.4 18.8
2009 278 12.6 20.3 21.6
2010 295 12.6 23.3 20
2011 311 n/a n/a 20.3
2012 308 12.0 25.6 n/a
2013 315 11.0 28.5 22.9
2014 288 11.0 26.1 18.8
2015 268 11.0 24.3 20.5
2016 254 11.0 23.0 25.2
2017 254 10.0 25.4 34.6
2018 263 10.2 25.7 33.1
2019 264 10.2 25.8 36.4
2020 276 n/a n/a 40.2
2021 253 11.2 22.4 42.7
2022 275 11.0 25.0 38.5
2023 289 11.0 26.2 35.3
2024 293 11.0 26.6 32.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Pierpont Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201287.0%9.0%0.0%4.0%89.0%91.0%91.0%87.0%89.0%
201381.0%17.0%0.0%2.0%83.0%83.0%83.0%83.0%81.0%
201471.0%2.0%0.0%26.0%90.0%93.0%98.0%90.0%90.0%
201592.0%3.0%0.0%5.0%92.0%95.0%97.0%92.0%92.0%
201690.0%2.0%0.0%7.0%93.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%90.0%
201794.0%0.0%0.0%6.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
2018≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
201990.0%2.0%7.0%90.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%93.0%≥95.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pierpont Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,846

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pierpont Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1074th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1618th of 5874 Elementary schools
 9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pierpont Elementary)55.356.3
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ventura Unified)5138.2
 12.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pierpont Elementary)57.941.7
 16.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ventura Unified)52.641.5
 11.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pierpont Elementary)76.643.2
 33.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ventura Unified)52.546.1
 6.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pierpont Elementary)71.763.6
 8.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ventura Unified)49.750.2
 0.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pierpont Elementary)71.759.1
 12.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ventura Unified)56.244.8
 11.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pierpont Elementary)60.950
 10.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ventura Unified)43.934.2
 9.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Pierpont Elementary)47.843.2
 4.7%
   5th Grade Science (Ventura Unified)38.531.1
 7.4%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students264289
 9.5%
African American12
 100%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian108
 20%
Hispanic4365
 51.2%
Pacific Islander01
White192189
 1.6%
Two or More Races1722
 29.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.4%35.3%
 1.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pierpont Elementary

Students at Pierpont Elementary are 66% White, 20% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 1% African American.

Pierpont Elementary ranks 1106th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 293 students attended Pierpont Elementary.

Students who attend Pierpont Elementary usually go on to attend:

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