John R. Peterson Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction Huntington Beach, CA Grades KG–05 Suburb: Large Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA SchoolScore™ F (48.6)
  • 477 Students
  • 21.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 22.7:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (714)378-1515 Phone
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John R. Peterson Elementary
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ F (48.6)
477
Students
21.0
Teachers
22.7:1
Student:Teacher
(714)378-1515
Phone

John R. Peterson Elementary is a public Elementary school located in Huntington Beach, CALIFORNIA, operated by the Huntington Beach City Elementary school district. It serves grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 477 students enrolled; a 22.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs California Elementary School Average
Enrollment
477.0
State avg: 467.0
▲ 2% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
22.74:1
State avg: 22.3:1
▲ 2% worse
Free Lunch %
46.1%
State avg: 63.8%
▼ 28% better
School Details
School Name
John R. Peterson Elementary
NCESSCH ID
061803007190
State School ID
CA-3066530-6028872
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
20661 Farnsworth Ln.
City
Huntington Beach
State
California
ZIP Code
92646
County
Orange County
Metro Area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
0647
State Leg. Upper
06036
State Leg. Lower
06072
Latitude
33.6626
Longitude
-117.9847
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
477
Total Students
👩‍🏫
21.0
Teachers FTE
📐
22.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
21.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)21.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 220 46.1%
Not Applicable 151 31.7%
District Info
District Name
Huntington Beach City Elementary
LEAID
0618030
State LEA ID
CA-3066530
Phone
(714)964-8888
Website
http://www.hbcsd.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Huntington Beach
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$98,548K
Federal Revenue
$4,572K
State Revenue
$24,134K
Local Revenue
$69,842K
Total Expenditure
$122,007K
Instruction Exp.
$49,336K
Support Services
$27,000K
Other Current Exp.
$2,277K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of John R. Peterson Elementary

1
S. A. Moffett Elementary
Huntington Beach · Elementary
0.7 mi
2
Kinetic Academy
Huntington Beach · Elementary
1 mi
3
Isaac L. Sowers Middle
Huntington Beach · Middle
1.1 mi
4
Newland (William T.) Elementary
Huntington Beach · Elementary
1.1 mi
5
Edison High
Huntington Beach · High
1.2 mi
6
Ethel Dwyer Middle
Huntington Beach · Middle
1.3 mi
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Free Lunch
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about John R. Peterson Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend John R. Peterson Elementary?
477 students are enrolled at John R. Peterson Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does John R. Peterson Elementary have?
John R. Peterson Elementary has 21.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.7:1.
What grades does John R. Peterson Elementary serve?
John R. Peterson Elementary serves grades KG through 05.
Is John R. Peterson Elementary a charter school?
John R. Peterson Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is John R. Peterson Elementary located in?
John R. Peterson Elementary is located in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metropolitan area.
What school district does John R. Peterson Elementary belong to?
John R. Peterson Elementary is part of the Huntington Beach City Elementary school district.
How much does Huntington Beach City Elementary spend per student?
The Huntington Beach City Elementary district spends approximately $255,779,874 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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