- Enrollment
- 2,797
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Upland, CA
Pepper Tree Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pepper Tree Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060001609678
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pepper Tree Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of California schools.
- #1 of 10
- elementary schools in Upland · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 24.8:1
- large classes for California
- 23.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pepper Tree Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pepper Tree Elementary ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Upland, CA.
School address
District: Upland Unified · California
NCES ID 060001609678 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Pepper Tree Elementary held near 745 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 060001609678 · Upland, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
719 enr · 24.8:1 · 23.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Upland High (2,797 students)
Pepper Tree Elementary held near 745 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pepper Tree Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Upland High
Upland High
2,797 students
- Pioneer Junior 771
Pioneer Junior High
771 students
- This school 719
Pepper Tree Elementary
719 students
- Baldy View Ele 624
Baldy View Elementary
624 students
- Upland Junior 599
Upland Junior High
599 students
- Valencia Eleme 571
Valencia Elementary
571 students
What this shows Pepper Tree Elementary reports 719 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pepper Tree Elementary compares
Pepper Tree Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.8:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.9% | ▼ 57% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 719 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
719
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in California - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,862
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.8%
White 29.9%
Asian 15.7%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Pepper Tree Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Upland Unified reports $16,862 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pepper Tree Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upland High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baldy View Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Upland Junior High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valencia Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pepper Tree Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Upland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Baldy View Elementary
Standard public school
624 students 28.4:1 students per teacher
Valencia Elementary
Standard public school
571 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Cabrillo Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation
Standard public school
514 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Magnolia Elementary
Standard public school
506 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Citrus Elementary
Standard public school
494 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~719 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pepper Tree Elementary
How many students attend Pepper Tree Elementary?
Pepper Tree Elementary has 719 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Upland, CA. CCD year-over-year: 778 (2022-23) → 745 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pepper Tree Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pepper Tree Elementary is 24.8:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pepper Tree Elementary?
23.9% of students at Pepper Tree Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pepper Tree Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pepper Tree Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of enrollment, in Upland, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pepper Tree Elementary?
Pepper Tree Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pepper Tree Elementary rank among elementary schools in Upland?
By Resource Investment Index, Pepper Tree Elementary ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Upland, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Upland on the city page.
What other schools are in Upland Unified?
Besides Pepper Tree Elementary, Upland Unified also operates Upland High (2,797 students), Pioneer Junior High (771 students), and Baldy View Elementary (624 students). See the Upland Unified district page for the complete list.