Grand View Elementary

550 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Grand View Elementary, located in the prestigious Manhattan Beach Unified School District, is a high-performing public school known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and community involvement. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, the school maintains a reputation for rigorous curriculum standards, dedicated faculty, and a supportive learning environment. It consistently ranks among the top schools in California, benefiting from a highly engaged parent community that actively supports school programs and extracurricular activities.

Situated in the heart of Manhattan Beach, Grand View emphasizes a well-rounded education that balances core academics with enrichment in the arts, technology, and physical education. The school fosters a close-knit, inclusive culture, often characterized by its "small-town" feel despite its rigorous performance metrics. With a focus on social-emotional learning and modern instructional practices, Grand View prepares its students for success in middle school and beyond, making it a cornerstone of the local community.

550

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

2.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grand View Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	361
Hispanic	63
Black	2
Asian	48
Two or More	75
Pacific Islander	1

White
361 (65.6%)
Two or More
75 (13.6%)
Hispanic
63 (11.5%)
Asian
48 (8.7%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
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)546-8022
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	550
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	10
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 140

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 88