John R. Peterson Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Huntington Beach, California 92646 · Huntington Beach City Elementary
#996 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#13494 of 50,301 nationally
About John R. Peterson Elementary
John R. Peterson Elementary is a public elementary school located in Huntington Beach, in the Huntington Beach City Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 477 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 66.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 996th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (88th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 477.
There are 30 schools in Huntington Beach; John R. Peterson Elementary ranks 19th of 30 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)66%
- Reading proficiency (30%)73%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)46.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)23.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for John R. Peterson Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 23.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 66%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near John R. Peterson Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
S. A. Moffett Elementary
Huntington Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
410 students · 1.1 km away
Kinetic Academy
Huntington Beach · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
361 students · 1.6 km away
Isaac L. Sowers Middle
Huntington Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
771 students · 1.8 km away
Newland (William T.) Elementary
Huntington Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
531 students · 1.8 km away
Edison High
Huntington Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,049 students · 1.9 km away
Ethel Dwyer Middle
Huntington Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
884 students · 2.0 km away
Agnes L. Smith Elementary
Huntington Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
591 students · 2.1 km away
Huntington Beach High
Huntington Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,645 students · 2.2 km away
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary
Huntington Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
516 students · 2.4 km away
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle
Huntington Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
690 students · 2.5 km away
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Morningside
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Eden Gardens Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is John R. Peterson Elementary a good school?
John R. Peterson Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 66.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #996 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does John R. Peterson Elementary rank in California?
John R. Peterson Elementary ranks #996 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #13494 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend John R. Peterson Elementary?
John R. Peterson Elementary had 477 students in 2025.
Is John R. Peterson Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
John R. Peterson Elementary is classified as a elementary school covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near John R. Peterson Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John R. Peterson Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.