At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
404
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
14%-51.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
21.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Ortega Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Pacifica, California. The school enrolls 404 students. It is part of the Pacifica district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
14% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictPacifica
County6081
CityPacifica
ZIP94044
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062046011430
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment404
White48.5%
Hispanic / Latino23.6%
Black / African American0.7%
Asian7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Two or More Races19.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
48.5%
Hispanic
23.6%
Black
0.7%
Asian
7.3%
Two+
19.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.