Howard Pence Elementary

Public K-6

 877 Via Tonga Ct.
       San Diego, CA  92154-2256


(619) 662-8100

District: South Bay Union

SchoolDigger Rank:
5549th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,155 Help


Students who attend Howard Pence Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Montgomery Middle
High:    Montgomery Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  24.7 Help
Number of students:  495

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
91.7%
Asian:
3.0%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.3% Help


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Compare Details Howard Pence Elementary ranks worse than 94.6% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks last among 11 ranked elementary schools in the South Bay Union School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.2. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91.7%), Asian (3%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Howard Pence Elementary is 24.7, which is the highest among 11 elementary schools in the South Bay Union School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Howard Pence Elementary is $7,155. 7 elementary schools in the South Bay Union School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Howard Pence Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Howard Pence Elementary 5549th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Howard Pence Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Male students:
Hispanic students:


South Bay Union:

SchoolDigger ranks South Bay Union 1260th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Howard Pence Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Howard Pence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 19.34 3979th 4809 17.3%
2005 18.73 4054th 4822 15.9%
2006 16.45 4256th 4818 11.7%
2007 14.30 4691st 5113 8.3%
2008 15.55 4626th 5113 9.5%
2009 42.53 2908th 5193 44.0%
2010 42.27 3043rd 5314 42.7%
2011 25.43 4306th 5377 19.9%
2012 28.29 4063rd 5390 24.6%
2013 19.62 4767th 5530 13.8%
2015 20.76 4546th 5611 19.0%
2016 25.65 4127th 5614 26.5%
2017 36.37 3348th 5692 41.2%
2018 26.15 4149th 5662 26.7%
2019 26.15 4259th 5789 26.4%
2021 14.32 1306th 1417 7.8%
2022 13.70 5476th 5883 6.9%
2023 12.20 5529th 5848 5.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Howard Pence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.76 1410th 3246 56.6%
2019 53.94 1049th 3275 68.0%
2021 33.77 422nd 602 29.9%
2022 34.05 2275th 3311 31.3%
2023 28.81 2604th 3240 19.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Howard Pence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.67 1870th 2416 22.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Howard Pence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.98 3620th 5084 28.8%
2019 37.07 3347th 5173 35.3%
2021 14.58 1068th 1110 3.8%
2022 13.78 5031st 5264 4.4%
2023 12.94 5149th 5355 3.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Howard Pence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.56 4131st 5413 23.7%
2019 30.33 3793rd 5492 30.9%
2021 15.61 1164th 1267 8.1%
2022 15.03 5185th 5635 8.0%
2023 11.58 5393rd 5595 3.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Howard Pence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.33 2036th 2128 4.3%
2019 30.90 1745th 2585 32.5%
2022 22.71 1883rd 2227 15.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Howard Pence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.36 3831st 5431 29.5%
2019 23.64 4319th 5510 21.6%
2021 14.29 1173rd 1272 7.8%
2022 13.79 5319th 5663 6.1%
2023 15.12 5141st 5627 8.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Howard Pence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.78 3288th 4830 31.9%
2019 33.71 3413th 4963 31.2%
2022 15.50 4771st 5084 6.2%
2023 13.72 4847th 5079 4.6%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Howard Pence Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 145 44 154 378 1 n/a n/a 0 722
1989 139 48 164 424 2 n/a n/a 0 777
1990 115 47 155 473 3 n/a n/a 0 793
1991 111 54 139 535 2 n/a n/a 0 841
1992 111 65 146 559 3 n/a n/a 0 884
1993 87 62 141 579 1 n/a n/a 0 870
1994 91 56 150 592 0 n/a n/a 0 889
1995 67 61 143 627 1 n/a n/a 0 899
1996 67 61 143 627 1 n/a n/a 0 899
1997 55 47 148 640 2 n/a n/a 0 892
1998 55 46 139 659 2 n/a n/a 0 901
1999 50 62 127 652 3 n/a n/a 0 894
2000 49 53 119 663 3 n/a n/a 0 887
2001 51 41 110 672 2 n/a n/a 2 878
2002 32 30 97 636 11 n/a n/a 0 806
2003 32 30 97 636 11 n/a n/a 0 806
2004 27 24 86 647 0 n/a n/a 5 789
2005 18 31 94 650 1 n/a n/a 2 796
2006 11 22 86 610 1 n/a n/a 3 733
2007 12 27 73 582 0 n/a n/a 6 700
2008 12 29 60 536 n/a n/a n/a 0 637
2009 18 30 54 456 1 5 0 0 564
2010 22 27 46 553 1 7 0 0 656
2011 19 24 47 538 1 11 2 0 642
2012 19 15 42 531 1 10 9 0 627
2013 20 14 42 566 1 5 8 0 656
2014 17 13 40 573 1 3 8 0 655
2015 18 19 42 576 1 1 14 0 671
2016 13 15 41 624 0 0 8 0 701
2017 9 15 40 606 0 0 10 0 680
2018 11 14 33 629 0 0 9 0 696
2019 8 17 29 601 0 0 8 0 663
2020 8 13 29 595 1 0 8 0 654
2021 5 10 24 481 2 0 8 2 532
2022 6 7 23 463 2 0 11 1 513
2023 7 7 15 454 2 0 9 1 495

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Howard Pence Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 722 25.5 28.3 n/a
1989 777 29.0 26.7 n/a
1990 793 29.0 27.3 n/a
1991 841 31.0 27.1 n/a
1992 884 31.5 28.0 33.1
1993 870 31.0 28.1 57.1
1994 889 32.0 27.8 58.5
1995 899 33.0 27.2 63
1996 899 33.0 27.2 63
1997 892 33.0 27.0 69.3
1998 901 41.0 22.0 73.5
1999 894 42.0 21.3 72
2000 887 41.0 21.6 61.8
2001 878 40.0 22.0 45.4
2002 806 39.0 20.7 61.9
2003 806 39.0 20.7 61.9
2004 789 37.0 21.3 61.1
2005 796 36.0 22.1 59.6
2006 733 34.0 21.6 68.9
2007 700 32.0 21.9 69.9
2008 637 32.0 19.9 74.6
2009 564 30.0 18.2 79.1
2010 656 35.0 18.7 76.1
2011 642 n/a n/a 78.7
2012 627 31.0 20.2 n/a
2013 656 32.0 20.5 99.5
2014 655 32.0 20.4 28.7
2015 671 31.0 21.6 68.4
2016 701 27.0 25.9 76
2017 680 27.0 25.1 75.4
2018 696 28.0 24.8 81.9
2019 663 28.0 23.6 83.9
2020 654 n/a n/a 74.2
2021 532 23.0 23.1 60.2
2022 513 21.0 24.4 75.4
2023 495 20.0 24.7 74.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Howard Pence Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 722 25.5 28.3 n/a
1989 777 29.0 26.7 n/a
1990 793 29.0 27.3 n/a
1991 841 31.0 27.1 n/a
1992 884 31.5 28.0 33.1
1993 870 31.0 28.1 57.1
1994 889 32.0 27.8 58.5
1995 899 33.0 27.2 63
1996 899 33.0 27.2 63
1997 892 33.0 27.0 69.3
1998 901 41.0 22.0 73.5
1999 894 42.0 21.3 72
2000 887 41.0 21.6 61.8
2001 878 40.0 22.0 45.4
2002 806 39.0 20.7 61.9
2003 806 39.0 20.7 61.9
2004 789 37.0 21.3 61.1
2005 796 36.0 22.1 59.6
2006 733 34.0 21.6 68.9
2007 700 32.0 21.9 69.9
2008 637 32.0 19.9 74.6
2009 564 30.0 18.2 79.1
2010 656 35.0 18.7 76.1
2011 642 n/a n/a 78.7
2012 627 31.0 20.2 n/a
2013 656 32.0 20.5 99.5
2014 655 32.0 20.4 28.7
2015 671 31.0 21.6 68.4
2016 701 27.0 25.9 76
2017 680 27.0 25.1 75.4
2018 696 28.0 24.8 81.9
2019 663 28.0 23.6 83.9
2020 654 n/a n/a 74.2
2021 532 23.0 23.1 60.2
2022 513 21.0 24.4 75.4
2023 495 20.0 24.7 74.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Howard Pence Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201297.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%98.0%99.0%100.0%98.0%98.0%
201394.0%4.0%0.0%3.0%94.0%96.0%96.0%95.0%95.0%
201499.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201597.0%1.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%97.0%99.0%
201695.0%1.0%0.0%4.0%96.0%98.0%99.0%95.0%97.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201996.0%0.0%0.0%≥99.0%97.0%98.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
202098.3%0.0%0.9%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Howard Pence Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,155

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Howard Pence Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4259th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 5529th of 5848 Elementary schools
 21%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Howard Pence Elementary)30.914.3
 16.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (South Bay Union)31.928.1
 3.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Howard Pence Elementary)42.38.2
 34.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Bay Union)36.830.1
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Howard Pence Elementary)31.215.4
 15.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (South Bay Union)32.423.5
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Howard Pence Elementary)25.39.1
 16.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Bay Union)31.418.5
 12.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Howard Pence Elementary)30.520.2
 10.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (South Bay Union)33.231.5
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Howard Pence Elementary)23.912.8
 11.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Bay Union)19.618.2
 1.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Howard Pence Elementary)1411.8
 2.2%
   5th Grade Science (South Bay Union)13.114.2
 1.1%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Howard Pence Elementary)39.821.2
 18.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (South Bay Union)32.530.4
 2.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Howard Pence Elementary)31.68.1
 23.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Bay Union)24.618
 6.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students663495
 25.3%
African American177
 58.8%
American Indian02
Asian2915
 48.3%
Hispanic601454
 24.5%
Pacific Islander00
White87
 12.5%
Two or More Races89
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.9%74.3%
 9.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 495 students attended Howard Pence Elementary.

Students at Howard Pence Elementary are 92% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% White, 1% African American.

Howard Pence Elementary ranks in the bottom 5.4% of California elementary schools.

Students who attend Howard Pence Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Montgomery Middle
High : Montgomery Senior High


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