John R. Peterson Elementary

20661 Farnsworth Ln.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646

489 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

John R. Peterson Elementary School is a public school located in the Seacliff area of Huntington Beach, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Ocean View School District, the school is known for its focus on creating a supportive, community-centered environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. The campus is highly regarded for its dedicated staff and active parent involvement, which help foster a collaborative atmosphere for students as they build their foundational educational skills.

Academically, Peterson Elementary prioritizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core subjects like literacy and mathematics with enrichment opportunities. The school is often recognized for its commitment to inclusive practices and its efforts to address the diverse learning needs of its student population. By blending traditional instructional methods with modern tools, the school aims to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond, all while maintaining a strong emphasis on community values and student well-being.

489

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John R. Peterson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	221
Hispanic	144
Black	1
Asian	43
Two or More	78
American Indian	2

White
221 (45.2 %)
Hispanic
144 (29.4 %)
Two or More
78 (16.0 %)
Asian
43 (8.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Black
1 (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:	Huntington Beach City Elementary
Phone:	(714)378-1515
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	184
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 70

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 84