Opal Robinson Elementary School

80 Morningside Dr.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 1%
Serving 261 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Opal Robinson Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 261 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 90-94%
  • : 90-94%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Opal Robinson Elementary School's student population of 261 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
261 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Opal Robinson Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
90-94%
40%
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(18-19)
90-94%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Opal Robinson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
12%
12%
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Hispanic
11%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
58%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.61
This chart display the diversity score of Opal Robinson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Opal Robinson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
1%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Opal Robinson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Opal Robinson Elementary School often compared to?
Opal Robinson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pacific Elementary School, Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Opal Robinson Elementary School?
261 students attend Opal Robinson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Opal Robinson Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Opal Robinson Elementary School?
Opal Robinson Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Opal Robinson Elementary School offer ?
Opal Robinson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Opal Robinson Elementary School part of?
Opal Robinson Elementary School is part of Manhattan Beach Unified School District.

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Date
Spring Break: No School (Events)
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School - Minimum Day (Events)
June 13, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 261 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 90-94%
  • : 90-94%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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