Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary

110 South Rowell
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

469 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. Known for its strong academic focus and inclusive atmosphere, the school emphasizes a well-rounded education that integrates core subjects with enrichment programs, including art, music, and technology. It maintains a close-knit community feel, consistently fostering a collaborative relationship between educators, students, and a highly active parent volunteer base that supports the school’s various campus initiatives and events.

Academically, Pennekamp is frequently recognized for its high test scores and commitment to student achievement, consistently ranking among the top-performing schools in California. The school’s curriculum is designed to promote critical thinking and social-emotional growth, supported by modern facilities and a dedicated teaching staff. Located in a family-oriented residential area of Manhattan Beach, the school provides a stable, high-resource learning environment that prioritizes preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

469

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	207
Hispanic	77
Black	6
Asian	96
Two or More	82
Pacific Islander	1

White
207 (44.1%)
Asian
96 (20.5%)
Two or More
82 (17.5%)
Hispanic
77 (16.4%)
Black
6 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Manhattan Beach Unified
Phone:	(310)798-6223
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	469
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	21
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 99

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 72