Peterson Elementary School

About Peterson Elementary School

Peterson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the heart of the city of San Diego, California. It is part of the San Diego Unified School District and serves students in grades K-5. The school has a long and proud history of providing a quality education to its students.
At Peterson Elementary School, students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop their skills, and become lifelong learners. The school offers an array of academic and extracurricular activities to keep students engaged and challenged. From music and art to science and technology, there is something for everyone.
The school also offers a variety of support services to help ensure student success. These include counseling, tutoring, and special education services. The school also provides a safe and supportive environment for all students.
Peterson Elementary School is committed to providing a high-quality education to its students and helping them reach their full potential. The school’s dedicated staff, students, and parents work together to create a positive learning environment for all.

Address:	Avenue G Bldg 550 Kodiak, AK 99615
Phone:	(907) 486-7486
Site:	www.kibsd.org/peterson/
Grades:	PreK – 5
Enrollment:	195 students

Overview Peterson Elementary School

Peterson Elementary School serves 195 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Peterson Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Peterson Elementary School

Peterson Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Peterson Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.