Serving 940 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ocia A. Peters Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 940 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 56%
- Reading Proficiency: 59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ocia A. Peters Elementary School's student population of 940 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
940 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ocia A. Peters Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)56%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
31%
12%
Hispanic
64%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Ocia A. Peters Elementary School?
940 students attend Ocia A. Peters Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Ocia A. Peters Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ocia A. Peters Elementary School?
Ocia A. Peters Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ocia A. Peters Elementary School offer ?
Ocia A. Peters Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ocia A. Peters Elementary School part of?
Ocia A. Peters Elementary School is part of Garden Grove Unified School District.
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