Virginia Peterson Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction Paso Robles, CA Grades KG–06 City: Small San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA SchoolScore™ F (48.7)
  • 461 Students
  • 20.4 Teachers (FTE)
  • 22.6:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–06 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (805)769-1250 Phone
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Virginia Peterson Elementary
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–06 SchoolScore™ F (48.7)
461
Students
20.4
Teachers
22.6:1
Student:Teacher
(805)769-1250
Phone

Virginia Peterson Elementary is a public school administered by the Paso Robles Joint Unified district in Paso Robles, CALIFORNIA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–06.

Key statistics: 461 students enrolled; a 22.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Small 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
461.0
State avg: 467.0
▼ 1% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
22.56:1
State avg: 22.3:1
▲ 1% worse
Free Lunch %
70.3%
State avg: 63.8%
▲ 10% worse
School Details
School Name
Virginia Peterson Elementary
NCESSCH ID
060004807410
State School ID
CA-4075457-6108377
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
2501 Beechwood Dr.
City
Paso Robles
State
California
ZIP Code
93446
County
San Luis Obispo County
Metro Area
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Small
Cong. District
0619
State Leg. Upper
06017
State Leg. Lower
06030
Latitude
35.6003
Longitude
-120.6556
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
461
Total Students
👩‍🏫
20.4
Teachers FTE
📐
22.6:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
20.4
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)20.4
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 324 70.3%
Not Applicable 189 41%
District Info
District Name
Paso Robles Joint Unified
LEAID
0600048
State LEA ID
CA-4075457
Phone
(805)769-1000
Website
http://www.pasoschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Paso Robles
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$126,991K
Federal Revenue
$11,364K
State Revenue
$52,258K
Local Revenue
$63,369K
Total Expenditure
$119,722K
Instruction Exp.
$63,270K
Support Services
$37,002K
Other Current Exp.
$3,149K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Virginia Peterson Elementary

1
Almond Acres Charter Academy
Paso Robles · Elementary
1.2 mi
2
Pat Butler Elementary
Paso Robles · Elementary
1.2 mi
3
Winifred Pifer Elementary
Paso Robles · Elementary
1.3 mi
4
Liberty High (Continuation)
Paso Robles · High
1.3 mi
5
Independence High
Paso Robles · High
1.4 mi
6
Paso Robles High
Paso Robles · High
1.4 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many students attend Virginia Peterson Elementary?
461 students are enrolled at Virginia Peterson Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Virginia Peterson Elementary have?
Virginia Peterson Elementary has 20.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.6:1.
What grades does Virginia Peterson Elementary serve?
Virginia Peterson Elementary serves grades KG through 06.
Is Virginia Peterson Elementary a charter school?
Virginia Peterson Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is Virginia Peterson Elementary located in?
Virginia Peterson Elementary is located in the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metropolitan area.
What school district does Virginia Peterson Elementary belong to?
Virginia Peterson Elementary is part of the Paso Robles Joint Unified school district.
How much does Paso Robles Joint Unified spend per student?
The Paso Robles Joint Unified district spends approximately $259,700,651 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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