- Enrollment
- 2,473
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manhattan Beach, CA
Grand View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Grand View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060002503573
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand View Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Manhattan Beach · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 26.2:1
- large classes for California
- 2.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand View Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand View Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Manhattan Beach, CA.
School address
District: Manhattan Beach Unified · California
NCES ID 060002503573 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Grand View Elementary held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 060002503573 · Manhattan Beach, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 26.2:1 · 2.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Mira Costa High (2,473 students)
Grand View Elementary held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Grand View 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
- This school 550
Grand View Elementary
550 students
- Pacific Elemen 510
Pacific Elementary
510 students
- Aurelia Pennek 469
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary
469 students
- Meadows Avenue 407
Meadows Avenue Elementary
407 students
What this shows Grand View Elementary reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grand View Elementary compares
Grand View 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 | 26.2:1 | ▲ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.2% | ▼ 96% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.2:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% 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
26.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.3%
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 65.6%
Two or More 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Asian 8.7%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Grand View 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 Grand View Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mira Costa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manhattan Beach Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pacific Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadows Avenue Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grand View 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
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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.
Pacific Elementary
Standard public school
510 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary
Standard public school
469 students 22.3:1 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 (~550 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grand View Elementary
How many students attend Grand View Elementary?
Grand View Elementary has 550 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manhattan Beach, CA. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 519 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand View Elementary is 26.2:1, which is 22% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 67% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grand View Elementary?
2.2% of students at Grand View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Grand View Elementary is White at 65.6% of enrollment, in Manhattan Beach, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand View Elementary?
Grand View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Grand View Elementary rank among elementary schools in Manhattan Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand View Elementary ranks #5 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 Grand View Elementary, Manhattan Beach Unified also operates Mira Costa High (2,473 students), Manhattan Beach Middle (1,175 students), and Pacific Elementary (510 students). See the Manhattan Beach Unified district page for the complete list.