Pepper Tree Elementary

pt.upland.k12.ca.us/

719 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Pepper Tree Elementary School is a public school located in Upland, California, and is part of the Upland Unified School District. It serves a diverse student population, typically ranging from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment, focusing on academic achievement while encouraging students to develop social-emotional skills through various school-wide initiatives and programs.

The campus emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that integrates core curriculum with opportunities for extracurricular engagement. By utilizing resources like the School Loop platform, the school maintains consistent communication between staff, parents, and students to keep the community informed about academic progress, school events, and district-wide updates. Pepper Tree is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and prepare for future academic success.

719

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

24.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pepper Tree Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	215
Hispanic	344
Black	12
Asian	113
Two or More	33
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
344 (47.8%)
White
215 (29.9%)
Asian
113 (15.7%)
Two or More
33 (4.6%)
Black
12 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Upland Unified
Phone:	(909)949-9635
Website:	http://pt.upland.k12.ca.us/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	719
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	167
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	129

* 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 127

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 116

Grade 6 118