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Ortega Elementary

1283 Terra Nova Blvd., Pacifica, CA, 94044

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 1032 of 7047 in California

Top schools in Pacifica
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Ortega Elementary

1283 Terra Nova Blvd., Pacifica, CA, 94044

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 1032 of 7047 in California

See top schools in Pacifica

About Ortega Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 57%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 57% in Math and 47% in Reading.
18
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
402
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 49.25%
Asian 7.96%
Hispanic 23.13%
Black 0.5%
Two+ Races 18.16%
Native Am. 0.25%
White
49.25%
Asian
7.96%
Hispanic
23.13%
Black
0.5%
Two+ Races
18.16%
Native Am.
0.25%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 402
45.77%
184 Female
54.23%
218 Male

Student Population

402 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

335 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Ortega Elementary Contact Information

Address

1283 Terra Nova Blvd., Pacifica, CA, 94044

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Phone

(650) 738-6670

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TOP 1032 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ortega Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM – 2:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

A new sports complex has been built on the grounds of Ortega Elementary School in Pacifica. The new area has modern turf fields for sports like baseball and soccer. These fields are better than the old ones, which were hard to take care of. The school also made the playground better and built a small outdoor space for kids to learn. These changes make the places where students learn and do physical activities outside safer and better. These kinds of changes make school more fun and help students do better in both their schoolwork and their extracurricular activities.

FAQ

Q1. What grades are offered at Ortega Elementary School?

Ans. Ortega Elementary School serves students from Kindergarten through Grade 5.

Q2. What subjects are taught at Ortega Elementary School?

Ans. Students at Ortega Elementary School learn core subjects like reading, math, science, and social studies.

Q3. How does Ortega Elementary School support student learning?

Ans. Teachers at Ortega Elementary School provide regular lessons and help students when needed.

Q4. Are there activities beyond classroom learning at Ortega Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, students at Ortega Elementary School can take part in school programs and classroom activities.

Q5. How do parents stay informed about school updates at Ortega Elementary School?

Ans. Parents at Ortega Elementary School receive updates through school communication and meetings.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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