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Ortega Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
1283 Terra Nova Blvd., Pacifica, CA 94044 · (650) 738-6670 · Part of Pacifica School District
Students
404
Students per teacher
21:1
Free or reduced lunch
14%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Ortega Elementary
- School Grade A−: near the top of California’s public schools
- Math proficiency 18 pts above the state
- Larger classes: 21:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency52%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts52%
State average 48.6%
Location
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1283 Terra Nova Blvd., Pacifica
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten95
Grade 158
Grade 267
Grade 357
Grade 464
Grade 563
Enrollment over time
437’20
409’21
427’22
402’23
404’24
Down 7.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 50%Hispanic 19%Two or more races 18%Asian 11%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%Black <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.