D−
John R. Peterson Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
20661 Farnsworth Ln., Huntington Beach, CA 92646 · (714) 378-1515 · Part of Huntington Beach City Elementary School District
Students
477
Students per teacher
23:1
Free or reduced lunch
46%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–5
What stands out about John R. Peterson Elementary
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 37 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 52 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 23:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 23.3% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency-3%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts-3%
State average 48.6%
Location
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20661 Farnsworth Ln., Huntington Beach
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten131
Grade 156
Grade 265
Grade 381
Grade 456
Grade 588
Enrollment over time
622’20
554’21
489’22
512’23
477’24
Down 23.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 45%Hispanic 31%Two or more races 17%Asian 6%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <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.