Very Good
#2301 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 24% in state
John R. Peterson Elementary
Elementary School · Huntington Beach City Elementary
20661 Farnsworth Ln., Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Enrollment
512
Student-Teacher
23.3:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
512
Student-Teacher
23.3:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#2,301 of 9,539
In Huntington Beach
#17 of 32
public schools
In district
#5 of 8
Huntington Beach City Elementary
Equity
9.5 / 10
Excellent
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John R. Peterson Elementary
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About John R. Peterson Elementary
John R. Peterson Elementary is a public elementary school in Huntington Beach, CA, part of Huntington Beach City Elementary. John R.
Peterson Elementary serves approximately 512 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. John R. Peterson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,301 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for John R. Peterson Elementary show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- District avg 7.8
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
John R. Peterson Elementary runs 23.3:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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John R. Peterson Elementary — Students at John R. Peterson Elementary score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
44.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.8/10.
How John R. Peterson Elementary Compares
See how John R. Peterson Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
20661 Farnsworth Ln., Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering John R. Peterson Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. John H. Eader Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Ralph E. Hawes Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Courreges (Roch) Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Fountain Valley), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Huntington Beach, see our Huntington Beach schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| S. A. Moffett Elementary Huntington Beach | 0.7 mi | 7.9 |
| Kinetic Academy Huntington Beach | 1.0 mi | 7.7 |
| STS SIMON & JUDE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Huntington Beach | 0.9 mi | 6.5 |
| St. Simon and St. Jude Elementary Huntington Beach | 0.9 mi | — |
| Newland (William T.) Elementary Huntington Beach | 1.1 mi | 8.0 |
| Elm Tree Academy Huntington Beach | 1.1 mi | — |
| Edison High Huntington Beach | 1.2 mi | 8.4 |
| Isaac L. Sowers Middle Huntington Beach | 1.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Ethel Dwyer Middle Huntington Beach | 1.3 mi | 7.3 |
| Agnes L. Smith Elementary Huntington Beach | 1.3 mi | 7.6 |
| Huntington Beach High Huntington Beach | 1.4 mi | 7.9 |
| Holy Family Institute Huntington Beach | 1.5 mi | — |
| HOLY FAMILY INSTITUTE Huntington Beach | 1.5 mi | — |
| FUSION ACADEMY HUNTINGTON BEACH SEACLIFF VILLAGE Huntington Beach | 1.5 mi | 7.8 |
| Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle Huntington Beach | 1.6 mi | 8.4 |
| Ralph E. Hawes Elementary Huntington Beach | 1.5 mi | 8.2 |
| John H. Eader Elementary Huntington Beach | 1.7 mi | 8.5 |
| Patti's Preschool, Inc. Huntington Beach | 1.8 mi | — |
| Oka (Isojiro) Elementary Huntington Beach | 1.9 mi | 7.7 |
| Courreges (Roch) Elementary Fountain Valley | 2.4 mi | 8.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92646 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$132,841
Median Home Value
$1,031,700
Median Rent
$2,570/mo
Population
55,814
College Educated
50.4%
Homeownership
75%
Avg Commute
26.9 min
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Median Age
47.2
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|---|---|
| A. L. Conner Elementary Orange Cove, CA | 7.6 |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary La Crescenta, CA | 7.6 |
| Abram Agnew Elementary San Jose, CA | 7.6 |
| Agnes L. Smith Elementary Huntington Beach, CA | 7.6 |
| Alta Vista Elementary Los Gatos, CA | 7.6 |
| Anthony Spangler Elementary Milpitas, CA | 7.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about John R. Peterson Elementary
What grades does John R. Peterson Elementary serve?
John R. Peterson Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend John R. Peterson Elementary?
John R. Peterson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 512 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John R. Peterson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John R. Peterson Elementary is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John R. Peterson Elementary rank in CA?
John R. Peterson Elementary ranks #2,301 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is John R. Peterson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
John R. Peterson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at John R. Peterson Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John R. Peterson Elementary has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is John R. Peterson Elementary a charter school?
No, John R. Peterson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John R. Peterson Elementary a Title I school?
No, John R. Peterson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John R. Peterson Elementary?
44.5% of students at John R. Peterson Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 512
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 44.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (714) 378-1515
Resources & Links
District
Huntington Beach City Elementary- District Enrollment
- 4,628
- Schools in District
- 8
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,730
- District Rank
- #5 of 8
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