Serving 461 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Virginia Peterson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower 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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 461 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Virginia Peterson Elementary serves the southeastern part of Paso Robles, CA, covering an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Families in this zone can typically reach the school within 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Virginia Peterson Elementary School's student population of 461 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
461 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Virginia Peterson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Virginia Peterson Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#6316 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
63%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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)21.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #6316 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Virginia Peterson Elementary School often compared to?
Virginia Peterson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pat Butler Elementary School, Kermit King Elementary School, Vineyard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Virginia Peterson Elementary School?
461 students attend Virginia Peterson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Virginia Peterson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 21:1.
What grades does Virginia Peterson Elementary School offer ?
Virginia Peterson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
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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