- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Huntington Beach, CA
John R. Peterson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John R. Peterson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061803007190
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John R. Peterson Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #12 of 20
- elementary schools in Huntington Beach · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
John R. Peterson Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John R. Peterson Elementary ranks #12 of 20 elementary schools in Huntington Beach, CA.
School address
District: Huntington Beach City Elementary · California
NCES ID 061803007190 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
John R. Peterson Elementary held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 061803007190 · Huntington Beach, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
477 enr · 21.7:1 · 35.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Ethel Dwyer Middle (884 students)
John R. Peterson Elementary held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
John R. Peterson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ethel Dwyer Mi
Ethel Dwyer Middle
884 students
- Isaac L. Sower
Isaac L. Sowers Middle
771 students
- Agnes L. Smith
Agnes L. Smith Elementary
591 students
- Ralph E. Hawes
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary
516 students
- Huntington Sea
Huntington Seacliff Elementary
495 students
- This school
John R. Peterson Elementary
477 students
What this shows John R. Peterson Elementary reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
How John R. Peterson Elementary compares
John R. Peterson Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▼ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 50% in California - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,716
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.5%
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%
Two or More 17.2%
Asian 6.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, John R. Peterson Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Huntington Beach City Elementary reports $16,716 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John R. Peterson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Dwyer Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Isaac L. Sowers Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Agnes L. Smith Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralph E. Hawes Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huntington Seacliff Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John R. Peterson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Huntington Beach
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Harbour View Elementary
Standard public school
677 students 30.8:1 students per teacher
Agnes L. Smith Elementary
Standard public school
591 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Circle View Elementary
Standard public school
582 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Hope View Elementary
Standard public school
546 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Newland (William T.) Elementary
Standard public school
531 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary
Standard public school
516 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~477 students)
Frequently asked questions about John R. Peterson Elementary
How many students attend John R. Peterson Elementary?
John R. Peterson Elementary has 477 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Huntington Beach, CA. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 512 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John R. Peterson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John R. Peterson Elementary is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John R. Peterson Elementary?
35.4% of students at John R. Peterson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John R. Peterson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John R. Peterson Elementary is White at 45.5% of enrollment, in Huntington Beach, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John R. Peterson Elementary?
John R. Peterson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John R. Peterson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Huntington Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, John R. Peterson Elementary ranks #12 of 20 elementary schools in Huntington Beach, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Huntington Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Huntington Beach City Elementary?
Besides John R. Peterson Elementary, Huntington Beach City Elementary also operates Ethel Dwyer Middle (884 students), Isaac L. Sowers Middle (771 students), and Agnes L. Smith Elementary (591 students). See the Huntington Beach City Elementary district page for the complete list.