- Enrollment
- 2,473
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manhattan Beach, CA
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060002503570
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Manhattan Beach · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.3:1
- students per teacher
- 2.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Manhattan Beach, CA.
School address
District: Manhattan Beach Unified · California
NCES ID 060002503570 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary held near 485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 060002503570 · Manhattan Beach, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 22.3:1 · 2.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Mira Costa High (2,473 students)
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary held near 485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mira Costa Hig
Mira Costa High
2,473 students
- Manhattan Beac
Manhattan Beach Middle
1,175 students
- Grand View Ele 550
Grand View Elementary
550 students
- Pacific Elemen 510
Pacific Elementary
510 students
- This school 469
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary
469 students
- Meadows Avenue 407
Meadows Avenue Elementary
407 students
What this shows Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary compares
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.5% | ▼ 95% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 56% in California - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,039
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.1%
Asian 20.5%
Two or More 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manhattan Beach Unified reports $18,039 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mira Costa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manhattan Beach Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pacific Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadows Avenue Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Manhattan Beach
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Grand View Elementary
Standard public school
550 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Pacific Elementary
Standard public school
510 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Meadows Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
407 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Opal Robinson Elementary
Standard public school
303 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~469 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary
How many students attend Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary?
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary has 469 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manhattan Beach, CA. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 485 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary is 22.3:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary?
2.5% of students at Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary is White at 44.1% of enrollment, in Manhattan Beach, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary?
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary rank among elementary schools in Manhattan Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Manhattan Beach, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Manhattan Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Manhattan Beach Unified?
Besides Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary, Manhattan Beach Unified also operates Mira Costa High (2,473 students), Manhattan Beach Middle (1,175 students), and Grand View Elementary (550 students). See the Manhattan Beach Unified district page for the complete list.