At a glance
Reported students
477
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.98
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
54th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
505.5
John R. Peterson Elementary: 477 reported students.
State peer staffing position
55th percentile
22.7:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 553
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.2:1
What the reported data says about John R. Peterson Elementary
John R. Peterson Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Huntington Beach. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Huntington Beach City Elementary. NCES reports 477 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.7:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (45.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (30.6%). English learners represent 10.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking John R. Peterson Elementary
- 1How do the reported 22.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.98 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 13%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.8
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White45.5%
- Hispanic30.6%
- Black0%
- Asian6.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial17.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Huntington Beach City Elementary
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Huntington Seacliff Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
495 reported students
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
516 reported students
John H. Eader Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
416 reported students
S. A. Moffett Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
410 reported students
Agnes L. Smith Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
591 reported students
Isaac L. Sowers Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
771 reported students
Public schools near John R. Peterson Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. A. Moffett Elementary Elementary · Huntington Beach City Elementary | KG–05 | 410 | 0.7 mi |
| Kinetic Academy Elementary · Charter · Kinetic Academy District | KG–08 | 361 | 1 mi |
| Newland (William T.) Elementary Elementary · Fountain Valley Elementary | KG–05 | 531 | 1.1 mi |
| Agnes L. Smith Elementary Elementary · Huntington Beach City Elementary | KG–05 | 591 | 1.3 mi |
| Ralph E. Hawes Elementary Elementary · Huntington Beach City Elementary | KG–05 | 516 | 1.5 mi |
| John H. Eader Elementary Elementary · Huntington Beach City Elementary | KG–05 | 416 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about John R. Peterson Elementary
What grades does John R. Peterson Elementary serve?
John R. Peterson Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Huntington Beach City Elementary.
How many students attend John R. Peterson Elementary?
John R. Peterson Elementary reported 477 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 54th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 553 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at John R. Peterson Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 22.7:1, based on 477 students and 20.98 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is John R. Peterson Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
John R. Peterson Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Huntington Beach City Elementary attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of John R. Peterson Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
46.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is John R. Peterson Elementary in?
John R. Peterson Elementary is part of Huntington Beach City Elementary, based in Huntington Beach, CA, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near John R. Peterson Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include S. A. Moffett Elementary (0.7 mi), Kinetic Academy (1 mi), Newland (William T.) Elementary (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.