Excellent
#338 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 4% in state
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary
Elementary School · Manhattan Beach Unified · Manhattan Beach, CA
A Manhattan Beach Unified elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
325 South Peck Ave., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
- Math 84% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 84% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 84% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
4.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,692/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Manhattan Beach), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$193,904
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$3,492/mo
College educated
79%
Homeownership
66.1%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90266; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Manhattan AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 103 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Manhattan Beach Unified
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $18,115NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary is listed in Manhattan Beach Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary is a public elementary school in Manhattan Beach, CA, part of Manhattan Beach Unified, serving approximately 485 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #338 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary
What grades does Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary serve?
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary?
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 485 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary is 23.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary rank in CA?
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary ranks #338 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary a charter school?
No, Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary a Title I school?
No, Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary?
4.7% of students at Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 485
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.7%
- Phone
- (310) 798-6223
- Area population (ZIP 90266)
- 34,584
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90266; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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