PETERS CANYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Peters Canyon Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Tustin Unified school district, located in Tustin, CA with about 497 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 18 teachers, Peters Canyon Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Peters Canyon Elementary, located in the Tustin Unified School District, serves a diverse community of students from kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a positive, inclusive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With a curriculum that emphasizes both core subjects and the development of essential life skills, the school focuses on creating a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, Peters Canyon Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and character development. The school benefits from a highly engaged parent-teacher organization and active community support, which helps fund enrichment programs and extracurricular activities. By promoting values such as respect, responsibility, and kindness, the school cultivates a supportive campus culture where students feel safe, valued, and empowered to engage both in the classroom and in collaborative extracurricular pursuits.

For more information, contact Peters Canyon Elementary at (714) 730-7540 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

26900 Peters Canyon Rd.
Tustin, CA 92782-3300
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PETERS CANYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Tustin, CA with about 497 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Tustin Unified
Total Students:
497
Teachers:
18
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 497 students

Asian
41.4%
White
28.8%
Hispanic/Latino
19.7%
Two or more races
8.9%
Black or African American
1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
51.3%
Male
48.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.