Ocia A. Peters Elementary

13162 Newhope St.
Garden Grove, CA 92843

petersk3.ggusd.us

936 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Ocia A. Peters Elementary, located in Garden Grove, California, is a public school serving students within the Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD). The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. By providing a structured curriculum and a variety of enrichment opportunities, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term success in their future academic and personal endeavors.

As part of the GGUSD community, Ocia A. Peters Elementary places a strong focus on student achievement and the integration of technology in the classroom to enhance the learning experience. The school works closely with families and the surrounding neighborhood to create an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Through dedicated staff and a focus on collaborative learning, the school remains a staple of the local community, striving to instill both a love for education and a sense of responsibility in every student.

936

Total Students

39.6

Full-Time Teachers

23.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ocia A. Peters Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	572
Black	2
Asian	320
Two or More	14

Hispanic
572 (61.2 %)
Asian
320 (34.2 %)
White
27 (2.9 %)
Two or More
14 (1.5 %)
Black
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Garden Grove Unified
Phone:	(714)663-6085
Website:	http://petersk3.ggusd.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	936
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	644
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	96

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 149

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 128

Grade 3 117

Grade 4 128

Grade 5 157

Grade 6 163

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ocia A. Peters Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	149
Grade 1	94
Grade 2	128
Grade 3	117
Grade 4	128
Grade 5	157
Grade 6	163

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ocia A. Peters Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	476	50.9%
Male	459	49%
Not Specified	1	0.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)