Malibu Elementary

www.smmusd.org/malibues

242 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Point Dume Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in the scenic coastal community of Malibu, California, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, the school is well-known for its intimate, community-focused atmosphere and its commitment to academic excellence. Its location near the Pacific Ocean provides a unique backdrop for learning, often integrated into the school’s environmental and outdoor education programs.

The school is frequently recognized for its strong parent involvement and a collaborative culture that emphasizes both character development and rigorous academics. With a focus on nurturing the "whole child," Point Dume offers a variety of enrichment opportunities, including arts, music, and science initiatives, which are often bolstered by active fundraising and volunteer efforts from the local community. It remains a cornerstone of the Malibu neighborhood, providing a supportive and enriched educational environment for its students.

242

Total Students

12.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Malibu Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	184
Hispanic	33
Black	6
Asian	7
Two or More	10
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
184 (76.0%)
Hispanic
33 (13.6%)
Two or More
10 (4.1%)
Asian
7 (2.9%)
Black
6 (2.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Santa Monica-Malibu Unified
Phone:	(310)457-9370
Website:	http://www.smmusd.org/malibues
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	242
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	47
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 44