Very Good
#2565 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 27% in state
Ord Terrace Elementary
Elementary School · Monterey Peninsula Unified
1755 La Salle Ave., Seaside, CA 93955
Enrollment
452
Student-Teacher
19.7:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
452
Student-Teacher
19.7:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#2,565 of 9,539
In Seaside
#1 of 8
public schools
In district
#2 of 16
Monterey Peninsula Unified
Academic growth
7.7 / 10
Very Good
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About Ord Terrace Elementary
Ord Terrace Elementary is a public elementary school in Seaside, CA, part of Monterey Peninsula Unified. Ord Terrace Elementary serves approximately 452 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Ord Terrace Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,565 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Ord Terrace Elementary show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- District avg 6.1
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
32% of students at Ord Terrace Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Ord Terrace Elementary — Students at Ord Terrace Elementary score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
85.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 34 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: 7.7/10.
How Ord Terrace Elementary Compares
See how Ord Terrace Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1755 La Salle Ave., Seaside, CA 93955
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ord Terrace Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula (rated 6.8/10, 0.9 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is Del Rey Woods Elementary (rated 6.4/10, 1.5 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, George C. Marshall Elementary (rated 6.0/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Monterey), a more accessible option. For more schools in Seaside, see our Seaside schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| International School of Monterey Seaside | 0.3 mi | 4.7 |
| Martin Luther King Seaside | 0.5 mi | 5.3 |
| Seaside Middle Seaside | 0.6 mi | 6.5 |
| Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Community Day Seaside | 0.7 mi | — |
| Central Coast High Seaside | 0.7 mi | 7.4 |
| Monterey Peninsula UNF SCH DIST COM Day MID Seaside | 0.7 mi | — |
| Seaside High Seaside | 0.7 mi | 6.1 |
| Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula Seaside | 0.9 mi | 6.8 |
| PENINSULA ADVENTIST SCHOOL Seaside | 1.4 mi | — |
| Peninsula Adventist School Seaside | 1.4 mi | — |
| MONTEREY BAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Seaside | 1.4 mi | 5.3 |
| Del Rey Woods Elementary Seaside | 1.5 mi | 6.4 |
| George C. Marshall Elementary Monterey | 1.7 mi | 6.0 |
| Classical Christian Academy Monterey Bay Monterey | 1.9 mi | — |
| CHARTWELL SCHOOL Seaside | 1.8 mi | 8.7 |
| Chartwell School Seaside | 2.0 mi | — |
| RYAN RANCH CHILDRENS CENTER PRESCHOOL Monterey | 2.7 mi | — |
| Bay View Academy Monterey | 2.5 mi | 4.2 |
| YORK SCHOOL Monterey | 3.2 mi | 8.0 |
| Santa Catalina School Monterey | 2.9 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93955 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$82,331
Median Home Value
$693,800
Median Rent
$2,312/mo
Population
32,253
College Educated
27.6%
Homeownership
36.9%
Avg Commute
21.7 min
Poverty Rate
14.9%
Median Age
33.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ord Terrace Elementary
What grades does Ord Terrace Elementary serve?
Ord Terrace Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Ord Terrace Elementary?
Ord Terrace Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 452 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ord Terrace Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ord Terrace Elementary is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ord Terrace Elementary rank in CA?
Ord Terrace Elementary ranks #2,565 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ord Terrace Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ord Terrace Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Ord Terrace Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ord Terrace Elementary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ord Terrace Elementary a charter school?
No, Ord Terrace Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ord Terrace Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ord Terrace Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ord Terrace Elementary?
85.4% of students at Ord Terrace 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 452
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 85.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Monterey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.1%
- Phone
- (831) 392-3922
Resources & Links
District
Monterey Peninsula Unified- District Enrollment
- 9,252
- Schools in District
- 20
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,521
- District Rank
- #2 of 16
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