Serving 512 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 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
John R. Peterson Elementary School's student population of 512 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
512 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Mascot
Dolphins
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 0.69, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
30%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
44%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dolphins
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
512 students attend John R. Peterson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of John R. Peterson Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 9% 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 22:1, 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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