Virginia Peterson Elementary

Public K-5

 2501 Beechwood Dr.
       Paso Robles, CA  93446-4730


(805) 769-1250

District: Paso Robles Joint Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
3023rd of 5,868 California Elementary Schools


Students who attend Virginia Peterson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Daniel Lewis Middle
High:    Paso Robles High

Student/teacher ratio:  20.6 Help
Number of students:  372

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
64.8%
White:
24.5%
Two or more races:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.5% Help


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Compare Details Virginia Peterson Elementary ranks worse than 51.5% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.56. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (64.8%), White (24.5%), two or more races (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Virginia Peterson Elementary is 20.6, which is the 2nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Virginia Peterson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Virginia Peterson Elementary 3023rd of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Virginia Peterson Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Male students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Paso Robles Joint Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Paso Robles Joint Unified 814th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Virginia Peterson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Virginia Peterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 52.15 2049th 4809 57.4%
2005 57.29 1863rd 4822 61.4%
2006 38.07 2824th 4818 41.4%
2007 49.72 2349th 5113 54.1%
2008 63.81 1698th 5113 66.8%
2009 63.06 1766th 5193 66.0%
2010 63.87 1790th 5314 66.3%
2011 69.23 1516th 5377 71.8%
2012 58.34 2137th 5390 60.4%
2013 43.95 3077th 5530 44.4%
2015 31.70 3571st 5611 36.4%
2016 34.13 3466th 5614 38.3%
2017 36.94 3319th 5692 41.7%
2018 27.34 4048th 5662 28.5%
2019 34.01 3616th 5789 37.5%
2022 31.79 3724th 5883 36.7%
2023 41.56 3015th 5848 48.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Virginia Peterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.90 2730th 3246 15.9%
2019 33.70 2224th 3275 32.1%
2022 52.66 1067th 3311 67.8%
2023 26.61 2770th 3240 14.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Virginia Peterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.95 676th 2416 72.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Virginia Peterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.55 3948th 5084 22.3%
2019 36.03 3435th 5173 33.6%
2022 43.17 2754th 5264 47.7%
2023 54.41 2068th 5355 61.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Virginia Peterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.27 3813th 5413 29.6%
2019 31.75 3691st 5492 32.8%
2022 41.16 2929th 5635 48.0%
2023 41.87 2889th 5595 48.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Virginia Peterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.59 1729th 2128 18.8%
2019 38.10 1380th 2585 46.6%
2022 39.60 1094th 2227 50.9%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Virginia Peterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 23.58 105th 130 19.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Virginia Peterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.00 3939th 5431 27.5%
2019 37.55 3225th 5510 41.5%
2022 27.22 4031st 5663 28.8%
2023 40.99 2985th 5627 47.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Virginia Peterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.06 3680th 4830 23.8%
2019 32.89 3486th 4963 29.8%
2022 32.82 3455th 5084 32.0%
2023 49.21 2271st 5079 55.3%
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Rank History for White students at Virginia Peterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.55 2189th 2737 20.0%
2019 35.49 1986th 2834 29.9%
2022 30.88 1989th 2726 27.0%
2023 30.45 1971st 2659 25.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Virginia Peterson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 415 15 7 116 2 n/a n/a 0 555
1999 390 9 5 150 2 n/a n/a 0 556
2000 360 12 5 177 5 n/a n/a 0 559
2001 347 8 9 161 5 n/a n/a 46 576
2002 238 13 9 177 5 n/a n/a 0 442
2003 238 13 9 177 5 n/a n/a 0 442
2004 234 10 8 198 2 n/a n/a 4 456
2005 211 9 8 219 3 n/a n/a 2 452
2006 228 13 6 228 2 n/a n/a 1 478
2007 199 14 9 253 3 n/a n/a 1 479
2008 207 10 12 260 2 n/a n/a 0 491
2009 216 9 10 257 3 3 4 0 502
2010 184 9 13 258 4 3 5 0 476
2011 182 12 14 283 2 2 8 0 503
2012 174 9 11 311 2 4 11 0 522
2013 138 8 5 326 1 3 9 0 490
2014 125 8 3 327 0 1 16 0 480
2015 117 9 2 319 1 0 12 0 460
2016 115 8 0 329 0 0 15 0 467
2017 118 6 1 347 0 1 14 0 487
2018 110 5 1 304 0 1 19 0 440
2019 121 3 2 301 1 2 23 0 453
2020 122 4 3 299 1 1 16 0 446
2021 107 2 4 258 1 0 11 0 383
2022 92 6 4 276 3 0 15 0 396
2023 91 9 5 241 4 0 22 0 372

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Virginia Peterson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 555 26.5 20.9 36.8
1999 556 28.0 19.9 41.9
2000 559 29.9 18.7 42.4
2001 576 29.5 19.5 42.6
2002 442 24.8 17.8 51.4
2003 442 24.8 17.8 51.4
2004 456 23.0 19.8 49.3
2005 452 26.3 17.2 45.6
2006 478 27.3 17.5 51.6
2007 479 27.0 17.7 55.4
2008 491 33.0 14.9 58.9
2009 502 28.1 17.3 0
2010 476 23.7 20.0 66.6
2011 503 n/a n/a 64.8
2012 522 22.0 23.6 n/a
2013 490 18.0 27.2 68.8
2014 480 18.0 26.6 70
2015 460 19.0 24.2 65.7
2016 467 20.0 23.3 72.4
2017 487 21.0 23.1 70.6
2018 440 18.5 23.7 68.9
2019 453 19.0 23.8 67.5
2020 446 n/a n/a 68.8
2021 383 16.5 23.1 60.8
2022 396 18.0 22.0 64.9
2023 372 18.0 20.6 67.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Virginia Peterson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 555 26.5 20.9 36.8
1999 556 28.0 19.9 41.9
2000 559 29.9 18.7 42.4
2001 576 29.5 19.5 42.6
2002 442 24.8 17.8 51.4
2003 442 24.8 17.8 51.4
2004 456 23.0 19.8 49.3
2005 452 26.3 17.2 45.6
2006 478 27.3 17.5 51.6
2007 479 27.0 17.7 55.4
2008 491 33.0 14.9 58.9
2009 502 28.1 17.3 0
2010 476 23.7 20.0 66.6
2011 503 n/a n/a 64.8
2012 522 22.0 23.6 n/a
2013 490 18.0 27.2 68.8
2014 480 18.0 26.6 70
2015 460 19.0 24.2 65.7
2016 467 20.0 23.3 72.4
2017 487 21.0 23.1 70.6
2018 440 18.5 23.7 68.9
2019 453 19.0 23.8 67.5
2020 446 n/a n/a 68.8
2021 383 16.5 23.1 60.8
2022 396 18.0 22.0 64.9
2023 372 18.0 20.6 67.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Virginia Peterson Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201287.0%0.0%1.0%12.0%89.0%98.0%97.0%89.0%89.0%
201395.0%0.0%2.0%3.0%95.0%98.0%98.0%95.0%95.0%
201490.0%2.0%0.0%8.0%93.0%97.0%98.0%91.0%92.0%
201590.0%1.0%0.0%9.0%91.0%99.0%99.0%94.0%91.0%
201696.0%0.0%1.0%3.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%96.0%99.0%
201797.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%97.0%97.0%
2018≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
201995.0%0.0%4.0%97.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%97.0%97.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Virginia Peterson Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3616th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 3015th of 5848 Elementary schools
 10.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Virginia Peterson Elementary)41.341.5
 0.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Paso Robles Joint Unified)47.143.2
 3.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia Peterson Elementary)48.432.1
 16.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Paso Robles Joint Unified)48.738.1
 10.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Virginia Peterson Elementary)28.628.6
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Paso Robles Joint Unified)40.734.9
 5.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia Peterson Elementary)29.728.6
 1.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Paso Robles Joint Unified)35.933.3
 2.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Virginia Peterson Elementary)41.741.7
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Paso Robles Joint Unified)47.845.4
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia Peterson Elementary)37.737.5
 0.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Paso Robles Joint Unified)33.232.6
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Virginia Peterson Elementary)18.635.4
 16.8%
   5th Grade Science (Paso Robles Joint Unified)24.932.9
 8%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students453372
 17.9%
African American39
 200%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian25
 150%
Hispanic301241
 19.9%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White12191
 24.8%
Two or More Races2322
 4.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.5%67.5%
 0.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Virginia Peterson Elementary

Students at Virginia Peterson Elementary are 65% Hispanic, 24% White, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 372 students attended Virginia Peterson Elementary.

Virginia Peterson Elementary ranks 3023rd of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Virginia Peterson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Daniel Lewis Middle
High : Paso Robles High


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