- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Lunada Bay Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lunada Bay Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062970004609
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lunada Bay Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Palos Verdes Estates · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.3:1
- large classes for California
- 7.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lunada Bay Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lunada Bay Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Palos Verdes Estates, CA.
School address
District: Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified · California
NCES ID 062970004609 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Lunada Bay Elementary grew from 315 students in 2022-23 to 336 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 15.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 062970004609 · Palos Verdes Estates, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
329 enr · 25.3:1 · 7.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Palos Verdes Peninsula High (2,075 students)
Lunada Bay Elementary grew from 315 students in 2022-23 to 336 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 15.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lunada Bay Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palos Verdes P
Palos Verdes Peninsula High
2,075 students
- Palos Verdes H
Palos Verdes High
1,484 students
- Ridgecrest Int
Ridgecrest Intermediate
881 students
- Palos Verdes I 735
Palos Verdes Intermediate
735 students
- Miraleste Inte 720
Miraleste Intermediate
720 students
- This school 329
Lunada Bay Elementary
329 students
What this shows Lunada Bay Elementary reports 329 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lunada Bay Elementary compares
Lunada Bay Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.3% | ▼ 87% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% 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
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,998
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 11.9%
Asian 10.3%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Lunada Bay Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified reports $14,998 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lunada Bay Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palos Verdes Peninsula High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palos Verdes High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgecrest Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palos Verdes Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miraleste Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lunada Bay Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,484
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Palos Verdes Estates
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~329 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lunada Bay Elementary
How many students attend Lunada Bay Elementary?
Lunada Bay Elementary has 329 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palos Verdes Estates, CA. CCD year-over-year: 315 (2022-23) → 336 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lunada Bay Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lunada Bay Elementary is 25.3:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lunada Bay Elementary?
7.3% of students at Lunada Bay Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lunada Bay Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lunada Bay Elementary is White at 58.7% of enrollment, in Palos Verdes Estates, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lunada Bay Elementary?
Lunada Bay Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Lunada Bay Elementary rank among public schools in Palos Verdes Estates?
By Resource Investment Index, Lunada Bay Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Palos Verdes Estates, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified?
Besides Lunada Bay Elementary, Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified also operates Palos Verdes Peninsula High (2,075 students), Palos Verdes High (1,484 students), and Ridgecrest Intermediate (881 students). See the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified district page for the complete list.