Virginia Peterson Elementary School serves 383 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Virginia Peterson Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Virginia Peterson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Virginia Peterson Elementary School's student population of 383 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Virginia Peterson Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Virginia Peterson Elementary School is 0.48, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#840 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
67%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
28%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virginia Peterson Elementary School's ranking?
Virginia Peterson Elementary School is ranked #840 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Virginia Peterson Elementary School?
383 students attend Virginia Peterson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Virginia Peterson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Virginia Peterson Elementary School?
Virginia Peterson Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Virginia Peterson Elementary School offer ?
Virginia Peterson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Virginia Peterson Elementary School part of?
Virginia Peterson Elementary School is part of Paso Robles Joint Unified School District.
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