Ortega Elementary

1283 Terra Nova Blvd.
Pacifica, CA 94044

427 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ortega Elementary School is a public school located in the coastal community of Pacifica, California, serving students in grades TK–5. As part of the Pacifica School District, the school is situated in the Terra Nova neighborhood, providing a local educational option for families in the area. The school is known for its focus on creating a supportive academic environment, emphasizing core curriculum subjects while fostering social-emotional growth and community engagement among its diverse student body.

In addition to its standard academic programs, Ortega Elementary typically leverages its Pacifica location to encourage environmental awareness and outdoor learning. Like other schools in the district, it places a strong emphasis on parent involvement and collaboration between teachers and families. By maintaining a smaller school atmosphere, Ortega strives to offer personalized attention to students, helping them build foundational skills in a safe, neighborhood-centered setting.

427

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ortega Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	207
Hispanic	101
Black	3
Asian	31
Two or More	82
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
207 (48.5 %)
Hispanic
101 (23.7 %)
Two or More
82 (19.2 %)
Asian
31 (7.3 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
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:	Pacifica
Phone:	(650)738-6670
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	427
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 118

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 68