Lunada Bay Elementary

520 Paseo Lunado
Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

lunadabay.pvpusd.net

329 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lunada Bay Elementary, located in the scenic coastal community of Palos Verdes Estates, California, is a distinguished public school serving students in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. Known for its strong academic focus and nurturing environment, the school prioritizes a well-rounded education that emphasizes critical thinking, character development, and social-emotional growth. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students while fostering a deep sense of community, often leveraging its beautiful seaside location to inspire learning and environmental stewardship.

As a cornerstone of the Lunada Bay neighborhood, the school benefits from a highly engaged parent community and a strong partnership between faculty and families. The school environment is characterized by a commitment to high standards, with a variety of enrichment programs that support both the arts and sciences. By focusing on academic excellence and collaborative learning, Lunada Bay Elementary prepares its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond, maintaining its reputation as a high-performing institution within the region.

329

Total Students

15.4

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lunada Bay Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	193
Hispanic	52
Black	10
Asian	34
Two or More	39
American Indian	1

White
193 (58.7%)
Hispanic
52 (15.8%)
Two or More
39 (11.9%)
Asian
34 (10.3%)
Black
10 (3.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified
Phone:	(310)377-3005
Website:	http://lunadabay.pvpusd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 67

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 54