Serving 477 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John R. Peterson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: John R. Peterson Elementary serves a central area in Huntington Beach, CA, covering approximately 1.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 0.9 miles to the zone's boundary and a maximum distance of 1.3 miles to its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John R. Peterson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
John R. Peterson Elementary School's student population of 477 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
477 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
John R. Peterson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John R. Peterson Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1243 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
17%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Dolphins
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John R. Peterson Elementary School's ranking?
John R. Peterson Elementary School is ranked #1243 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are John R. Peterson Elementary School often compared to?
John R. Peterson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School, Huntington Seacliff Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John R. Peterson Elementary School?
477 students attend John R. Peterson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of John R. Peterson Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John R. Peterson Elementary School?
John R. Peterson Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John R. Peterson Elementary School offer ?
John R. Peterson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John R. Peterson Elementary School part of?
John R. Peterson Elementary School is part of Huntington Beach City Elementary School District.
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