Peters Canyon Elementary

Public K-5

 26900 Peters Canyon Rd.
       Tustin, CA  92782-3300


(714) 730-7540

District: Tustin Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
746th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,154 Help


Students who attend Peters Canyon Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Pioneer Middle
High:    Arnold O. Beckman High

Student/teacher ratio:  25.4 Help
Number of students:  471

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
44.8%
Hispanic:
22.1%
White:
18.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.5% Help


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Compare Details Peters Canyon Elementary ranks better than 87.3% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 6th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Tustin Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.45. (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 Peters Canyon Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (44.8%), Hispanic (22.1%), White (18.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Peters Canyon Elementary is 25.4, which is the 9th best among 18 elementary schools in the Tustin Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Peters Canyon Elementary is $10,154. 9 elementary schools in the Tustin Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Peters Canyon Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Peters Canyon Elementary 746th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Peters Canyon Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Tustin Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Tustin Unified 429th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Peters Canyon Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Peters Canyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 97.63 90th 4809 98.1%
2005 95.28 200th 4822 95.9%
2006 96.40 140th 4818 97.1%
2007 95.64 187th 5113 96.3%
2008 94.06 239th 5113 95.3%
2009 95.24 143rd 5193 97.2%
2010 96.95 34th 5314 99.4%
2011 95.66 78th 5377 98.5%
2012 93.92 159th 5390 97.1%
2013 93.01 256th 5530 95.4%
2015 96.41 237th 5611 95.8%
2016 97.52 100th 5614 98.2%
2017 96.59 209th 5692 96.3%
2018 93.95 377th 5662 93.3%
2019 92.96 445th 5789 92.3%
2022 92.39 567th 5883 90.4%
2023 89.45 739th 5848 87.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Peters Canyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 65.42 239th 610 60.8%
2023 42.27 449th 667 32.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Peters Canyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.32 262nd 2416 89.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Peters Canyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.99 1116th 5355 79.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Peters Canyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.53 399th 5413 92.6%
2019 87.77 672nd 5492 87.8%
2022 91.64 542nd 5635 90.4%
2023 87.31 766th 5595 86.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Peters Canyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 96.10 88th 2227 96.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Peters Canyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.58 347th 5431 93.6%
2019 95.09 243rd 5510 95.6%
2022 90.56 594th 5663 89.5%
2023 89.53 642nd 5627 88.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Peters Canyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.41 377th 1071 64.8%
2019 73.03 300th 1149 73.9%
2022 63.68 529th 1154 54.2%
2023 71.54 367th 1183 69.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Peters Canyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.34 186th 4830 96.1%
2019 85.41 488th 4963 90.2%
2022 83.46 615th 5084 87.9%
2023 67.19 1303rd 5079 74.3%
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Rank History for White students at Peters Canyon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.45 316th 2737 88.5%
2019 74.45 657th 2834 76.8%
2022 70.17 806th 2726 70.4%
2023 62.63 1024th 2659 61.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Open Quote My child has attended this school since K and is now in 1st grade. We come from an outside district and all I can say about this school is that it is great. From the teachers to the parents and I believe the combination of the two is what makes this school great. I truly believe in parental involvement (volunteering, etc....). Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, October 14, 2010

Open Quote WORST school ever!! Moved to Newport Beach and met several families who have also attended and agree. My children fell behind due to a very turbulent divorce. Completely disgusted and highly disappointed with the staffs inability to help families in crisis. Had several meetings where I was told there was nothing 'extra' they would do in order to help and I was to do more at home. NOTE: TURBULENT DIVORCE(not to mention I only had them 50% of the time). My girls dreaded school. They now attend NEWPORT COAST ELEMENTARY. A true example of and outstanding school. Their method of teaching is outside the box and all they do is 'extra'.(ALL within school hrs.) Not only did they catch up within the first year...they LOVE school. Peters Canyon staff needs to take a field trip to NCE and take notes! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Peters Canyon Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 210 15 46 22 20 n/a n/a 0 313
1999 309 9 84 38 18 n/a n/a 0 458
2000 394 12 147 58 13 n/a n/a 0 624
2001 440 16 185 63 8 n/a n/a 0 712
2002 278 5 143 29 6 n/a n/a 5 466
2003 278 5 143 29 6 n/a n/a 5 466
2004 278 5 147 35 2 n/a n/a 8 475
2005 306 6 151 21 0 n/a n/a 10 494
2006 290 6 139 31 1 n/a n/a 17 484
2007 282 11 147 33 2 n/a n/a 27 502
2008 309 10 156 30 n/a n/a n/a 0 505
2009 332 8 181 48 2 1 46 0 618
2010 324 10 195 68 2 1 30 0 630
2011 308 5 206 74 2 1 31 0 627
2012 307 7 209 68 2 0 39 0 632
2013 273 8 182 60 2 0 41 0 566
2014 238 6 177 54 1 0 36 0 512
2015 226 5 215 69 0 0 34 0 549
2016 205 10 224 82 0 2 37 0 560
2017 165 6 205 85 0 1 33 0 495
2018 143 5 206 98 0 1 44 0 497
2019 126 5 208 100 0 2 49 0 490
2020 125 4 211 116 0 2 52 0 510
2021 119 6 207 104 0 2 59 0 497
2022 90 6 207 94 1 2 63 0 463
2023 87 7 211 104 1 0 61 0 471

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 Peters Canyon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 313 18.0 17.4 8.6
1999 458 27.0 17.0 4.8
2000 624 32.5 19.2 2.6
2001 712 38.0 18.7 2.8
2002 466 23.0 20.3 3
2003 466 23.0 20.3 3
2004 475 22.7 20.9 3.4
2005 494 21.7 22.8 1.9
2006 484 22.8 21.2 1.7
2007 502 23.0 21.8 4.2
2008 505 26.0 19.4 3.4
2009 618 29.0 20.6 4.4
2010 630 23.8 26.4 3.8
2011 627 n/a n/a 3.5
2012 632 21.0 30.0 n/a
2013 566 18.5 30.5 4.1
2014 512 18.0 28.4 3.9
2015 549 18.0 30.5 3.6
2016 560 20.0 28.0 5.4
2017 495 18.0 27.5 7.9
2018 497 18.0 27.6 12.5
2019 490 20.0 24.5 11.2
2020 510 n/a n/a 13.5
2021 497 19.6 25.2 11.3
2022 463 17.5 26.4 13.6
2023 471 18.5 25.4 18.5

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 Peters Canyon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 313 18.0 17.4 8.6
1999 458 27.0 17.0 4.8
2000 624 32.5 19.2 2.6
2001 712 38.0 18.7 2.8
2002 466 23.0 20.3 3
2003 466 23.0 20.3 3
2004 475 22.7 20.9 3.4
2005 494 21.7 22.8 1.9
2006 484 22.8 21.2 1.7
2007 502 23.0 21.8 4.2
2008 505 26.0 19.4 3.4
2009 618 29.0 20.6 4.4
2010 630 23.8 26.4 3.8
2011 627 n/a n/a 3.5
2012 632 21.0 30.0 n/a
2013 566 18.5 30.5 4.1
2014 512 18.0 28.4 3.9
2015 549 18.0 30.5 3.6
2016 560 20.0 28.0 5.4
2017 495 18.0 27.5 7.9
2018 497 18.0 27.6 12.5
2019 490 20.0 24.5 11.2
2020 510 n/a n/a 13.5
2021 497 19.6 25.2 11.3
2022 463 17.5 26.4 13.6
2023 471 18.5 25.4 18.5

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

Peters Canyon Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201286.0%1.0%0.0%13.0%90.0%96.0%97.0%89.0%90.0%
201384.0%2.0%0.0%14.0%88.0%96.0%98.0%91.0%91.0%
201484.0%2.0%0.0%13.0%93.0%96.0%96.0%84.0%93.0%
201574.0%3.0%1.0%22.0%86.0%92.0%94.0%80.0%84.0%
201682.0%0.0%0.0%14.0%93.0%96.0%96.0%84.0%96.0%
201786.0%0.0%1.0%13.0%88.0%≥98.0%97.0%91.0%88.0%
201895.0%0.0%1.0%0.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%97.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202087.3%1.6%3.2%96.8%95.2%96.8%93.7%

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

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $10,154

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Peters Canyon 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 445th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 739th of 5848 Elementary schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Peters Canyon Elementary)8462.1
 21.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tustin Unified)56.353.3
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Peters Canyon Elementary)8066.7
 13.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tustin Unified)57.256.9
 0.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Peters Canyon Elementary)67.568.9
 1.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tustin Unified)5856.7
 1.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Peters Canyon Elementary)70.578.4
 7.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tustin Unified)55.554.6
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Peters Canyon Elementary)83.166.7
 16.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tustin Unified)61.156.8
 4.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Peters Canyon Elementary)74.766.7
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tustin Unified)51.348.5
 2.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Peters Canyon Elementary)70.458.6
 11.8%
   5th Grade Science (Tustin Unified)42.145.4
 3.3%
   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 Students490471
 3.9%
African American57
 40%
American Indian01
Asian208211
 1.4%
Hispanic100104
 4%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White12687
 31%
Two or More Races4961
 24.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.2%18.5%
 7.2%


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Students at Peters Canyon Elementary are 45% Asian, 22% Hispanic, 18% White, 13% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Peters Canyon Elementary ranks 746th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 471 students attended Peters Canyon Elementary.

Students who attend Peters Canyon Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pioneer Middle
High : Arnold O. Beckman High


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