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Los Penasquitos Elementary

14125 Cuca St., San Diego, CA, 92129

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 333 of 7018 in California

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Los Penasquitos Elementary

14125 Cuca St., San Diego, CA, 92129

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 333 of 7018 in California

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About Los Penasquitos Elementary

Los Penasquitos Elementary is a public school in San Diego, California, that serves kids from kindergarten to fifth grade. There are about 500 to 550 kids who go there, and each teacher has about 25 students. This makes it easier for teachers to keep order in the classroom and give kids some one-on-one time. The school teaches math, reading, writing, science, and social studies, which are all very important. It's cool that the school has kids from all over the place because it looks like the area. The numbers show that 68% of students are good at math and 74% are good at reading, which means they do well in school. They get about the same amount of money per student as other schools in the area, which helps them pay for the activities and programs they offer. In short, Los Penasquitos Elementary is known for being a good school, having a nice place to learn, and helping kids become better people.

Los Penasquitos Elementary Contact Information

Address

14125 Cuca St., San Diego, CA, 92129

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Phone

(858) 672-3600

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 74%
Reading 68%
State average proficiency is 74% in Math and 68% in Reading.
25
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
624
Total Students
$102344
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 333 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Los Penasquitos Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 2:45 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.

Student Demographics

White 31.89%
Asian 31.73%
Hispanic 16.99%
Black 7.05%
Two+ Races 11.7%
Native Am. 0.32%
White
31.89%
Asian
31.73%
Hispanic
16.99%
Black
7.05%
Two+ Races
11.7%
Native Am.
0.32%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 624
47.12%
294 Female
52.72%
329 Male

Student Population

624 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

624 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Los Penasquitos Elementary School in San Diego just started a Story Time reading campaign to help students learn how to read. People from the community, including volunteers, came to classrooms to read to students, especially those in the second and third grades. This encouraged them to read outside of school and helped them develop a love of reading that would last a lifetime.

The school also keeps students interested by offering enrichment programs like a running club, arts activities, and technology projects. Getting parents involved is still very important, and there are ways for them to help out in the classroom and at school events.

Los Penasquitos Elementary students are still doing well in school, with most of them meeting the standards for math and reading. The school focuses on a balanced approach to education that includes both core subjects and activities that are focused on the community and extracurricular activities.

FAQ

Q1. Does Los Penasquitos Elementary have programs before or after school?

Ans. Yes, the school offers optional enrichment programs before and after school.

Q2. Do students get meals at school?

Ans. Yes, the district meal program provides breakfast and lunch.

Q3. What are some ways for parents to talk to teachers?

Ans. Parents can get in touch with teachers by phone, email, or scheduled meetings.

Q4. Are there services available for students who are learning English?

Ans. Yes, the school gives English learners special help and instruction.

Q5. Are parents allowed to help out at the school?

Ans. Yes, parents are encouraged to help out at school and volunteer.

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
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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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