Serving 510 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pacific Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). 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 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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: 510 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Pacific Elementary serves a central area in Manhattan Beach, CA, encompassing approximately 0.6 square miles. Families in the attendance zone can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pacific 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
Pacific Elementary School's student population of 510 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
510 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Positive-Respectful-Inclusive-Dependable-Engaged
School Rankings
Pacific 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 Pacific Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#154 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
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)9.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
1%
8%
Showing 2000–2011. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pacific Elementary School's ranking?
Pacific Elementary School is ranked #154 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pacific Elementary School often compared to?
Pacific Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grand View Elementary School, Opal Robinson Elementary School, Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pacific Elementary School?
510 students attend Pacific Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Pacific Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pacific Elementary School?
Pacific Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pacific Elementary School offer ?
Pacific Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pacific Elementary School part of?
Pacific Elementary School is part of Manhattan Beach Unified School District.
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