How do these schools compare?
| Metric | John R. Peterson Elementary | Ralph E. Hawes Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Huntington Beach, CA | Huntington Beach, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 477 | 516 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.2:1 | 21:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 35.4% | 13.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | John R. Peterson Elementary | Ralph E. Hawes Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,887 | $19,887 |
| District | Huntington Beach City Elementary | Huntington Beach City Elementary |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | John R. Peterson Elementary | Ralph E. Hawes Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45.5% | 49.2% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.6% | 19.2% |
| Asian | 6.5% | 12.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 17.2% | 18.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | John R. Peterson Elementary | Ralph E. Hawes Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 1192.5:1 | 860:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.9% | 11.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.