- Enrollment
- 2,473
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manhattan Beach, CA
Meadows Avenue Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Meadows Avenue Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060002503575
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadows Avenue Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Manhattan Beach · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 25.4:1
- large classes for California
- 5.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadows Avenue Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadows Avenue Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Manhattan Beach, CA.
School address
District: Manhattan Beach Unified · California
NCES ID 060002503575 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Meadows Avenue Elementary grew from 371 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (+12.9%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 060002503575 · Manhattan Beach, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 25.4:1 · 5.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Mira Costa High (2,473 students)
Meadows Avenue Elementary grew from 371 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (+12.9%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Meadows Avenue 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
- Aurelia Pennek 469
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary
469 students
- This school 407
Meadows Avenue Elementary
407 students
What this shows Meadows Avenue Elementary reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadows Avenue Elementary compares
Meadows Avenue 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 | 25.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.7% | ▼ 90% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.6%
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.6%
Asian 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 15.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Meadows Avenue 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 Meadows Avenue 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 |
| Grand View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pacific Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadows Avenue 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
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary
Standard public school
469 students 22.3:1 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 (~407 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Meadows Avenue Elementary
How many students attend Meadows Avenue Elementary?
Meadows Avenue Elementary has 407 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manhattan Beach, CA. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadows Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadows Avenue Elementary is 25.4:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadows Avenue Elementary?
5.7% of students at Meadows Avenue Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadows Avenue Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Meadows Avenue Elementary is White at 50.6% of enrollment, in Manhattan Beach, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadows Avenue Elementary?
Meadows Avenue Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Meadows Avenue Elementary rank among elementary schools in Manhattan Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadows Avenue Elementary ranks #4 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 Meadows Avenue 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.