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Pepper Drive Elementary

1935 Marlinda Way, El Cajon, CA, 92020

Ranked 2270 of 7047 in California

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Pepper Drive Elementary

1935 Marlinda Way, El Cajon, CA, 92020

About Pepper Drive Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 41%
Reading 40%
State average proficiency is 41% in Math and 40% in Reading.
26
Full-time Teachers
25 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
655
Total Students
$114593
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 45.34%
Asian 5.34%
Hispanic 36.64%
Black 3.51%
Two+ Races 8.85%
Native Am. 0%
White
45.34%
Asian
5.34%
Hispanic
36.64%
Black
3.51%
Two+ Races
8.85%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 655
49.92%
327 Female
50.08%
328 Male

Student Population

655 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

655 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Pepper Drive Elementary Contact Information

Address

1935 Marlinda Way, El Cajon, CA, 92020

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Phone

(619) 956-5100

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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Pepper Drive Elementary recently engaged in the Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill. The statewide drill engaged students and staff in practicing safety protocols, including “Drop, Cover, and Hold On,” during a simulated earthquake scenario. The drill enhances school preparedness initiatives by strengthening emergency response protocols.

FAQ

Q1. What calendar information does Pepper Drive Elementary share with families?

Ans. Pepper Drive Elementary shares calendars and key dates through school communications.


Q2. How does Pepper Drive Elementary manage tardiness and early dismissals?

Ans. Pepper Drive Elementary records tardies and early dismissals through the front office sign in process.


Q3. How does Pepper Drive Elementary support campus safety during the day?

Ans. Pepper Drive Elementary supports safety through supervision and established school routines.


Q4. Which channels does Pepper Drive Elementary use for emergency notifications?

Ans. Pepper Drive Elementary uses automated calls and electronic alerts for emergency notifications.


Q5. How do parents schedule meetings at Pepper Drive Elementary?

Ans. Pepper Drive Elementary schedules meetings through direct coordination with teachers or administrators.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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