At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
469
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
5%-60.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Manhattan Beach, California. The school enrolls 469 students. It is part of the Manhattan Beach Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
5% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.4:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictManhattan Beach Unified
County6037
CityManhattan Beach
ZIP90266
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060002503570
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment469
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino11.6%
Black / African American22.3%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native48.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races17.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
11.6%
Black
22.3%
Asian
0.2%
Two+
17.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.