Serving 334 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Point Vicente Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Point Vicente Elementary serves the southwest part of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 3.7 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Point Vicente 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
Point Vicente Elementary School's student population of 334 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
334 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Point Vicente Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Point Vicente Elementary School is 0.75, which is more 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
#668 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
32%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
20%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
31%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
14%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Point Vicente Elementary School's ranking?
Point Vicente Elementary School is ranked #668 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Point Vicente Elementary School often compared to?
Point Vicente Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lunada Bay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Point Vicente Elementary School?
334 students attend Point Vicente Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Point Vicente Elementary School students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Point Vicente Elementary School?
Point Vicente Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Point Vicente Elementary School offer ?
Point Vicente Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Point Vicente Elementary School part of?
Point Vicente Elementary School is part of Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District.
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