Serving 550 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grand View 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 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 550 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Grand View Elementary serves the northwest part of Manhattan Beach, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Most students can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about one mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grand View 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
School Overview
Grand View Elementary School's student population of 550 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
550 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grand View Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand View Elementary School is 0.53, which is less 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
#110 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand View Elementary School's ranking?
Grand View Elementary School is ranked #110 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Grand View Elementary School often compared to?
Grand View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pacific Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Grand View Elementary School?
550 students attend Grand View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Grand View Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grand View Elementary School?
Grand View Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Grand View Elementary School offer ?
Grand View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Grand View Elementary School part of?
Grand View Elementary School is part of Manhattan Beach Unified School District.
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