Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School
Tel:
(310)798-6223
- Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School serves 512 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- 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 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
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 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% 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 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School is 0.67, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #153 out of 9584 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 38% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 48% |
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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 | n/a | 5% |
| White | 49% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 19% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 7% |
| 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Manhattan Beach Mira Costa High School Grades: 9-12 | 2541 students
0.4 miles
1401 Artesia Blvd.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310)318-7337 0.4 9-12 2541 - Manhattan Beach Meadows Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 415 students
0.6 miles
1200 Meadows Ave.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310)546-8033 0.6 K-5 415 - Hermosa Beach Hermosa View Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 571 students
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 Grades: 6-8 | 1434 students
0.8 miles
1501 Redondo Ave.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310)545-4878 0.8 6-8 1434
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