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Point Vicente Elementary School vs. Lunada Bay Elementary School

Should you attend Point Vicente Elementary School or Lunada Bay Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Point Vicente Elementary School
30540 Rue De La Pierre
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Lunada Bay Elementary School
520 Paseo Lunado
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Point Vicente Elementary School ranks 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 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Lunada Bay Elementary School ranks 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%)
Overview
Serving 335 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Point Vicente 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 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). 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 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 336 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lunada Bay 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 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
335 students
336 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Point Vicente Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lunada Bay Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Point Vicente Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lunada Bay Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
15 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Point Vicente Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lunada Bay Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Point Vicente Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lunada Bay Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#437 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
#281 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Point Vicente Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lunada Bay Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in CA)
75-79%
(Top 5% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Point Vicente Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lunada Bay Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 10% in CA)
80-84%
(Top 5% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Point Vicente Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lunada Bay Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 10% in CA)
70-79%
(Top 5% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Point Vicente Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lunada Bay Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
68
83
Grade 1 Students
47
46
Grade 2 Students
60
47
Grade 3 Students
49
46
Grade 4 Students
49
49
Grade 5 Students
62
65

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Point Vicente Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lunada Bay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2001-02 school year.
% Asian
35%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Point Vicente Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lunada Bay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Point Vicente Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lunada Bay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Point Vicente Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lunada Bay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
33%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Point Vicente Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lunada Bay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Point Vicente Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lunada Bay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.73
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Point Vicente Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lunada Bay Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Point Vicente Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lunada Bay Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(21-22 School Year Data)
1%
(19-20 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Point Vicente Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lunada Bay Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
 
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