- Enrollment
- 1,986
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Paso Robles, CA
Virginia Peterson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Virginia Peterson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060004807410
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Virginia Peterson Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of California schools.
- #6 of 9
- elementary schools in Paso Robles · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.6:1
- large classes for California
- 56.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Virginia Peterson Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Virginia Peterson Elementary ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Paso Robles, CA.
School address
District: Paso Robles Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060004807410 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Virginia Peterson Elementary grew from 372 students in 2022-23 to 396 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 060004807410 · Paso Robles, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 25.6:1 · 56.7% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Paso Robles High (1,986 students)
Virginia Peterson Elementary grew from 372 students in 2022-23 to 396 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Virginia Peterson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paso Robles Hi
Paso Robles High
1,986 students
- George H. Flam
George H. Flamson Middle
884 students
- Georgia Brown 682
Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary
682 students
- Daniel Lewis M 665
Daniel Lewis Middle
665 students
- Kermit King El 507
Kermit King Elementary
507 students
- This school 461
Virginia Peterson Elementary
461 students
What this shows Virginia Peterson Elementary reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Virginia Peterson Elementary compares
Virginia Peterson Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.7% | ▲ 2% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.6:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in California - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
34.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,310
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 461 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.3%
White 25.8%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Virginia Peterson Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paso Robles Joint Unified reports $16,310 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Virginia Peterson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paso Robles High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George H. Flamson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Daniel Lewis Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kermit King Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Virginia Peterson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 32.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 31.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Paso Robles
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary
Standard public school
682 students 32.5:1 students per teacher
Kermit King Elementary
Standard public school
507 students 31.7:1 students per teacher
Winifred Pifer Elementary
Standard public school
492 students 30.8:1 students per teacher
Almond Acres Charter Academy
Standard public school
478 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Pat Butler Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 29.5:1 students per teacher
Glen Speck Elementary
Standard public school
454 students 32.4:1 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 (~461 students)
Frequently asked questions about Virginia Peterson Elementary
How many students attend Virginia Peterson Elementary?
Virginia Peterson Elementary has 461 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Paso Robles, CA. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virginia Peterson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Virginia Peterson Elementary is 25.6:1, which is 19% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 63% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Virginia Peterson Elementary?
56.7% of students at Virginia Peterson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Virginia Peterson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Virginia Peterson Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 63.3% of enrollment, in Paso Robles, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virginia Peterson Elementary?
Virginia Peterson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Virginia Peterson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Paso Robles?
By Resource Investment Index, Virginia Peterson Elementary ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Paso Robles, 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 Paso Robles on the city page.
What other schools are in Paso Robles Joint Unified?
Besides Virginia Peterson Elementary, Paso Robles Joint Unified also operates Paso Robles High (1,986 students), George H. Flamson Middle (884 students), and Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary (682 students). See the Paso Robles Joint Unified district page for the complete list.