At a glance
Reported students
397
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.01
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
37th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
491
Ord Terrace Elementary: 397 reported students.
State peer staffing position
21st percentile
19.8:1 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
- 496
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23.6:1
What the reported data says about Ord Terrace Elementary
Ord Terrace Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Seaside. It is one of 20 current school records connected to Monterey Peninsula Unified. NCES reports 397 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 37th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.8:1, below 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 Hispanic or Latino (86.9%) and White (4.3%). English learners represent 59.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Ord Terrace Elementary
- 1How do the reported 19.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.01 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 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 59.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 91.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White4.3%
- Hispanic86.9%
- Black1.8%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial4.3%
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
Not reported as 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 Monterey Peninsula Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Del Rey Woods Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
390 reported students
Ione Olson Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
409 reported students
Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula
Elementary · Grades KG–08
410 reported students
Marina Vista Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
466 reported students
George C. Marshall Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
516 reported students
Martin Luther King
Elementary · Grades KG–06
548 reported students
Public schools near Ord Terrace 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| International School of Monterey Elementary · Charter · International School of Monterey District | KG–08 | 439 | 0.3 mi |
| Martin Luther King Elementary · Monterey Peninsula Unified | KG–06 | 548 | 0.5 mi |
| Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula Elementary · Monterey Peninsula Unified | KG–08 | 410 | 0.9 mi |
| Del Rey Woods Elementary Elementary · Monterey Peninsula Unified | KG–06 | 390 | 1.5 mi |
| George C. Marshall Elementary Elementary · Monterey Peninsula Unified | KG–06 | 516 | 1.7 mi |
| Bay View Academy Elementary · Charter · Bay View Academy District | KG–08 | 477 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ord Terrace Elementary
What grades does Ord Terrace Elementary serve?
Ord Terrace Elementary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Monterey Peninsula Unified.
How many students attend Ord Terrace Elementary?
Ord Terrace Elementary reported 397 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 37th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 496 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ord Terrace Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 19.8:1, based on 397 students and 20.01 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 Ord Terrace Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ord Terrace Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Monterey Peninsula Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ord Terrace Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
91.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Ord Terrace Elementary in?
Ord Terrace Elementary is part of Monterey Peninsula Unified, based in Monterey, CA, which operates 20 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ord Terrace Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include International School of Monterey (0.3 mi), Martin Luther King (0.5 mi), Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.