Serving 510 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grand View Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grand View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grand View Elementary School's student population of 510 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
510 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grand View Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand View Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#200 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
10%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
64%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand View Elementary School's ranking?
Grand View Elementary School is ranked #200 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Grand View Elementary School often compared to?
Grand View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pacific Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Grand View Elementary School?
510 students attend Grand View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Grand View Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand View Elementary School?
Grand View Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Grand View Elementary School offer ?
Grand View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Grand View Elementary School part of?
Grand View Elementary School is part of Manhattan Beach Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL (District Events)
April 14, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL (District Events)
April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL (District Events)
April 16, 2025 (Wednesday)
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL (District Events)
April 17, 2025 (Thursday)
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL (District Events)
April 18, 2025 (Friday)
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