Ortega Elementary

Public K-5

 1283 Terra Nova Blvd.
       Pacifica, CA  94044-4341


(650) 738-6670

District: Pacifica

SchoolDigger Rank:
1525th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,682 Help


Students who attend Ortega Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ingrid B. Lacy Middle
High:    Terra Nova High

Student/teacher ratio:  22.4 Help
Number of students:  427

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.5%
Hispanic:
23.7%
Two or more races:
19.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.2% Help


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Compare Details Ortega Elementary ranks better than 74% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Pacifica School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.23. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Ortega Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.5%), Hispanic (23.7%), two or more races (19.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Pacifica School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ortega Elementary is 22.4. 3 elementary schools in the Pacifica School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ortega Elementary is $5,682. 4 elementary schools in the Pacifica School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ortega Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ortega Elementary 1525th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Ortega Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Pacifica:

SchoolDigger ranks Pacifica 320th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ortega Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ortega Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 54.68 2079th 5113 59.3%
2008 49.87 2377th 5113 53.5%
2009 52.43 2335th 5193 55.0%
2010 65.12 1715th 5314 67.7%
2011 78.60 1078th 5377 80.0%
2012 75.30 1255th 5390 76.7%
2013 70.15 1567th 5530 71.7%
2015 84.90 887th 5611 84.2%
2016 72.21 1429th 5614 74.5%
2017 64.68 1814th 5692 68.1%
2018 76.09 1312th 5662 76.8%
2019 81.51 1097th 5789 81.1%
2021 71.86 366th 1417 74.2%
2022 64.74 1822nd 5883 69.0%
2023 71.23 1519th 5848 74.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ortega Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.13 257th 339 24.2%
2022 57.77 299th 610 51.0%
2023 47.22 407th 667 39.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ortega Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.65 2194th 5084 56.8%
2019 71.15 1128th 5173 78.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Ortega Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.23 979th 5413 81.9%
2019 81.90 991st 5492 82.0%
2021 75.49 286th 1267 77.4%
2022 70.28 1511th 5635 73.2%
2023 71.35 1437th 5595 74.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Ortega Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.81 1573rd 5431 71.0%
2019 77.99 1173rd 5510 78.7%
2021 64.44 406th 1272 68.1%
2022 55.95 2151st 5663 62.0%
2023 68.34 1568th 5627 72.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ortega Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.44 1469th 4830 69.6%
2019 64.14 1453rd 4963 70.7%
2022 50.04 2199th 5084 56.7%
2023 69.25 1205th 5079 76.3%
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Rank History for White students at Ortega Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.04 1167th 2737 57.4%
2019 66.68 951st 2834 66.4%
2022 39.34 1755th 2726 35.6%
2023 41.27 1681st 2659 36.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Open Quote Thus far, I give Ortega Elementary 5-stars not for being technologically advanced or academically rigorous, but for being well-organized and efficient. It is said that great management starts at the top, and works its way downward. I believe Debra Skiles, school principal, is directly responsible for creating an excellent climate for making learning fun. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ortega Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 287 7 46 63 0 n/a n/a 60 463
2006 276 7 47 72 0 n/a n/a 45 447
2007 271 7 45 57 3 n/a n/a 52 435
2008 264 2 39 58 4 n/a n/a 0 367
2009 274 6 37 64 7 4 56 0 448
2010 289 1 36 116 4 3 36 0 485
2011 273 2 26 121 5 3 41 0 471
2012 259 3 24 109 6 2 51 0 454
2013 292 3 28 120 5 1 57 0 506
2014 306 3 29 118 4 0 57 0 517
2015 301 1 36 109 4 1 61 0 513
2016 290 0 40 111 4 1 70 0 516
2017 283 1 31 114 3 0 72 0 504
2018 266 1 38 122 2 0 75 0 504
2019 247 1 29 120 1 2 81 0 481
2020 249 1 27 114 0 1 90 0 482
2021 217 2 29 106 0 1 82 0 437
2022 195 3 20 107 0 1 83 0 409
2023 207 3 31 101 1 2 82 0 427

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 Ortega Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 463 23.0 20.1 17.6
2006 447 21.9 20.4 16.9
2007 435 22.8 19.1 14.9
2008 367 27.0 13.6 16.9
2009 448 21.0 18.2 13.6
2010 485 24.0 20.2 16.1
2011 471 n/a n/a 17
2012 454 19.7 22.9 n/a
2013 506 21.6 23.3 16.2
2014 517 21.6 23.9 17.8
2015 513 22.0 23.3 15
2016 516 22.0 23.4 13
2017 504 21.0 24.0 10.5
2018 504 19.6 25.7 13.1
2019 481 19.6 24.5 14.1
2020 482 n/a n/a 12.2
2021 437 20.6 21.2 11
2022 409 20.0 20.4 9.8
2023 427 19.0 22.4 12.2

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 Ortega Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 463 23.0 20.1 17.6
2006 447 21.9 20.4 16.9
2007 435 22.8 19.1 14.9
2008 367 27.0 13.6 16.9
2009 448 21.0 18.2 13.6
2010 485 24.0 20.2 16.1
2011 471 n/a n/a 17
2012 454 19.7 22.9 n/a
2013 506 21.6 23.3 16.2
2014 517 21.6 23.9 17.8
2015 513 22.0 23.3 15
2016 516 22.0 23.4 13
2017 504 21.0 24.0 10.5
2018 504 19.6 25.7 13.1
2019 481 19.6 24.5 14.1
2020 482 n/a n/a 12.2
2021 437 20.6 21.2 11
2022 409 20.0 20.4 9.8
2023 427 19.0 22.4 12.2

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

Ortega Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201296.0%1.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%98.0%99.0%96.0%98.0%
201397.0%1.0%0.0%2.0%97.0%97.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201494.0%6.0%0.0%0.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%
201591.0%9.0%0.0%0.0%91.0%91.0%91.0%91.0%91.0%
201693.0%4.0%1.0%2.0%94.0%95.0%95.0%93.0%93.0%
201795.0%1.0%2.0%2.0%98.0%97.0%98.0%97.0%97.0%
2018≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
201995.0%4.0%1.0%96.0%95.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%
202095.9%1.0%0.0%96.9%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ortega Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,682

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ortega 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 1097th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1519th of 5848 Elementary schools
 7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ortega Elementary)64.459.3
 5.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pacifica)53.855.3
 1.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ortega Elementary)71.662.7
 8.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pacifica)62.262.9
 0.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ortega Elementary)61.438.3
 23.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pacifica)54.539.8
 14.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ortega Elementary)59.751.7
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pacifica)65.649.6
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ortega Elementary)71.252.3
 18.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pacifica)63.151.7
 11.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ortega Elementary)68.256.9
 11.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pacifica)58.947.7
 11.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Ortega Elementary)42.444.6
 2.2%
   5th Grade Science (Pacifica)42.840.4
 2.4%
   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 Students481427
 11.2%
African American13
 200%
American Indian11
Asian2931
 6.9%
Hispanic120101
 15.8%
Pacific Islander22
White247207
 16.2%
Two or More Races8182
 1.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.1%12.2%
 2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ortega Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 427 students attended Ortega Elementary.

Students who attend Ortega Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ingrid B. Lacy Middle
High : Terra Nova High

Students at Ortega Elementary are 48% White, 24% Hispanic, 19% Two or more races, 7% Asian.

Ortega Elementary ranks 1525th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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