Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School serves 512 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School's student population of 512 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 512 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #167 out of 9602 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 24% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 48% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 19% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Manhattan Beach Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School is Mira Costa High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Manhattan Beach Middle School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Meadows Avenue Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Manhattan Beach Mira Costa High School Math: 71% | Reading: 83%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 2,541 students10
0.4 miles
1401 Artesia Blvd.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 318-7337 0.4 9-12 2,541 - Manhattan Beach Meadows Avenue Elementary School Math: 77% | Reading: 82%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 415 students10
0.6 miles
1200 Meadows Ave.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-8033 0.6 K-5 415 - Hermosa Beach Hermosa View Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-3 | 571 students10
0.7 miles
1800 Prospect Ave.
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 798-1680 0.7 K-3 571 - Manhattan Beach Manhattan Beach Preschool
0.7 miles
1431 15th St.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-7655 0.7 n/a n/a - Manhattan Beach Manhattan Beach Middle School Math: 72% | Reading: 83%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 6-8 | 1,434 student10
0.8 miles
1501 Redondo Ave.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 545-4878 0.8 6-8 1,434
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