Serving 452 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School's student population of 452 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
452 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#176 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
21%
12%
Hispanic
12%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
48%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School's ranking?
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School is ranked #176 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School often compared to?
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pacific Elementary School, Opal Robinson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School?
452 students attend Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School?
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School offer ?
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School part of?
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School is part of Manhattan Beach Unified School District.
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