Serving 893 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ocia A. Peters Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 893 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ocia A. Peters Elementary School's student population of 893 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
893 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ocia A. Peters Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ocia A. Peters Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2861 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
Asian
36%
12%
Hispanic
60%
56%
White
3%
20%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ocia A. Peters Elementary School's ranking?
Ocia A. Peters Elementary School is ranked #2861 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ocia A. Peters Elementary School?
893 students attend Ocia A. Peters Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Ocia A. Peters Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ocia A. Peters Elementary School?
Ocia A. Peters Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ocia A. Peters Elementary School offer ?
Ocia A. Peters Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ocia A. Peters Elementary School part of?
Ocia A. Peters Elementary School is part of Garden Grove Unified School District.
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