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Ortega Elementary

Pacifica, CA

PublicElementary · Grades K–5
1283 Terra Nova Blvd., Pacifica, CA 94044(650) 738-6670
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

176 students tested

50.9% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 46.1% did.

  • Exceeded30.3%
  • Met20.6%
  • Nearly met20.6%
  • Not met28.6%

Math

174 students tested

56.3% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 52.2% did.

  • Exceeded27.6%
  • Met28.7%
  • Nearly met17.8%
  • Not met25.9%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

0.5% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year410411
Suspended in or out of school0.2% · 10.5% · 2
Suspensions12
Violence with injury00
Violence without injury12
Weapons00
Drugs00
Defiance only00
Other00

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall409402
Suspended out of school0.0% · 00.2% · 1
Suspended in school0.5% · 20.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

9.6% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted405408
Chronically absent11.9% · 489.6% · 39

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Suburb, Large

Enrollment

402 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino23.1%
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White49.3%
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Black or African American0.5%
x
Asian8.0%
x
Two or More Races18.2%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.2%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.7%
x
Public school directory

NCES ID 062046011430

District
Pacifica
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
402 students
Teachers (FTE)
18

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