Pierpont Elementary: Beachside Learning &amp; Great Academics (2026 List)

About Pierpont Elementary

Pierpont Elementary sits at 1250 Harbor Boulevard in the Pierpont Beach neighborhood. It serves grades K-5 with an enrollment of 285 students. The student–teacher ratio is 27:1. Math proficiency is 52% and reading proficiency is 52%. The gender mix is 51% female and 49% male. The school is peaceful, and its location on the coast helps create a unique learning environment. It has a small-school feel that makes students and teachers work together closely. The atmosphere is always positive and focused on helping each student grow in a close-knit community. The layout of the campus is small and easy for young kids to find their way around. We use outdoor spaces to give people a break from the usual routine while still keeping safety in mind. Staff members are committed to making sure that all local families have a pleasant and welcoming experience. The school is very open and professional in all of its dealings. The cost of housing in the beach neighborhood next door ranges from $1,100,000 to $2,400,000. Parents often talk about how nice the social environment is and how teachers give their kids individual attention. This is one ofthe best elementary schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 52%

Reading 52%

State average proficiency is 52% in Math and 52% in Reading.

11

Full-time Teachers

26 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

1

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

293

Total Students

$101830

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 66.21%

Asian 4.44%

Hispanic 20.14%

Black 1.37%

Two+ Races 7.17%

Native Am. 0.68%

White

66.21%

Asian

4.44%

Hispanic

20.14%

Black

1.37%

Two+ Races

7.17%

Native Am.

0.68%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 293

54.61%

160 Female

45.39%

133 Male

Student Population

293 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

732 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Pierpont Elementary Contact Information

Address

1254 Marthas Vineyard Ct., Ventura, CA, 93001

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Phone

(805) 641-5470

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Website

http://www.venturausd.org/pierpont.htm

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.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM – 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 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

Pierpont Elementary School recently talked about how being near the beach makes it a great place for outdoor learning and environmental science. The school is getting ready for its spring events, which happen every year and usually involve working with marine groups in the area. Kate Burneson, the principal, has sent out information about the school calendar for 2025–2026. This includes dates for upcoming parent-teacher conferences.

FAQ

Q1. Does Pierpont Elementary have any classes that have to do with the beach?

Ans. The school uses its location on the coast to teach all students about marine life and environmental science as part of their regular classes.

Q2. What do parents do with their cars when they drop off their kids at Pierpont in the morning?

Ans. Parents are told to park on the street and follow the traffic safety loops to keep students safe near the beach.

Q3. Does Pierpont Elementary have any special after-school clubs?

Ans. The district's PEAK program offers Pierpont students a variety of enrichment activities, such as sports and creative arts.

Q4. Is there a full-time health technician on the Pierpont campus?

Ans. A health technician works on campus and takes care of students' medications and gives basic first aid during the school day.

Q5. How can I join the Pierpont PTA?

Ans. Parents can join the PTA online to help plan school fundraisers and community events like the yearly "Sandcastle Contest."

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

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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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

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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