Serving 509 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pacific 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 84% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pacific 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
Pacific Elementary School's student population of 509 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
509 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pacific 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 Pacific Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#176 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
11%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
61%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pacific Elementary School's ranking?
Pacific Elementary School is ranked #176 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pacific Elementary School often compared to?
Pacific Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grand View Elementary School, Opal Robinson Elementary School, Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pacific Elementary School?
509 students attend Pacific Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Pacific Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pacific Elementary School?
Pacific Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pacific Elementary School offer ?
Pacific Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pacific Elementary School part of?
Pacific Elementary School is part of Manhattan Beach Unified School District.
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