Mira Catalina Elementary

30511 Lucania Dr.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

miracatalina.pvpusd.net

366 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mira Catalina Elementary School is a public school located in the coastal community of Rancho Palos Verdes, California, serving students within the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded education, integrating rigorous core academics with opportunities for personal growth and social-emotional development.

The school benefits from its location in a highly regarded district, drawing on a strong community spirit and active parental involvement. With a focus on preparing students for the challenges of middle school and beyond, Mira Catalina promotes a culture of inclusion, critical thinking, and community engagement. By leveraging modern educational resources and dedicated teaching staff, the school aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning in every student.

366

Total Students

17.4

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mira Catalina Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	191
Hispanic	71
Black	12
Asian	52
Two or More	39
American Indian	1

White
191 (52.2%)
Hispanic
71 (19.4%)
Asian
52 (14.2%)
Two or More
39 (10.7%)
Black
12 (3.3%)
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)377-6731
Website:	http://miracatalina.pvpusd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	366
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	49
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 88

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mira Catalina Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	88
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	66
Grade 3	53
Grade 4	54
Grade 5	57

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mira Catalina Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	196	53.6%
Male	170	46.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)