Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary

Public K-5

 110 S. Rowell
       Manhattan Beach, CA  90266-6962


(310) 798-6223

District: Manhattan Beach Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
87th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,645 Help


Students who attend Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Manhattan Beach Middle
High:    Mira Costa High

Student/teacher ratio:  22.9 Help
Number of students:  482

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.4%
Asian:
19.9%
Two or more races:
19.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  2.5% Help


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Compare Details Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary ranks better than 98.5% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.13. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.4%), Asian (19.9%), two or more races (19.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 2.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary is 22.9, which is the 2nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary is $11,645. 3 elementary schools in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary 87th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Manhattan Beach Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Manhattan Beach Unified 24th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 98.63 39th 4809 99.2%
2005 98.18 38th 4822 99.2%
2006 98.17 45th 4818 99.1%
2007 98.00 52nd 5113 99.0%
2008 97.55 49th 5113 99.0%
2009 97.30 38th 5193 99.3%
2010 95.92 85th 5314 98.4%
2011 94.36 162nd 5377 97.0%
2012 92.62 240th 5390 95.5%
2013 94.14 173rd 5530 96.9%
2015 97.09 182nd 5611 96.8%
2016 96.97 159th 5614 97.2%
2017 97.25 154th 5692 97.3%
2018 97.23 129th 5662 97.7%
2019 98.44 41st 5789 99.3%
2022 97.44 158th 5883 97.3%
2023 98.13 87th 5848 98.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.16 41st 339 87.9%
2019 84.26 35th 445 92.1%
2022 66.72 225th 610 63.1%
2023 77.20 140th 667 79.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 95.80 89th 2416 96.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.97 223rd 5413 95.9%
2019 97.25 69th 5492 98.7%
2022 96.30 203rd 5635 96.4%
2023 97.71 77th 5595 98.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.65 8th 2128 99.6%
2019 99.78 10th 2585 99.6%
2022 97.06 71st 2227 96.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.31 96th 5431 98.2%
2019 98.50 26th 5510 99.5%
2022 96.86 167th 5663 97.1%
2023 97.50 105th 5627 98.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.07 153rd 1071 85.7%
2019 78.27 172nd 1149 85.0%
2022 76.43 242nd 1154 79.0%
2023 76.29 245th 1183 79.3%
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Rank History for White students at Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.44 207th 2737 92.4%
2019 94.48 11th 2834 99.6%
2022 90.76 84th 2726 96.9%
2023 92.84 32nd 2659 98.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 384 10 41 40 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1995 453 9 76 26 2 n/a n/a 0 566
1996 453 9 76 26 2 n/a n/a 0 566
1997 458 9 87 30 2 n/a n/a 0 586
1998 465 6 92 24 2 n/a n/a 0 589
1999 401 1 84 21 0 n/a n/a 0 507
2000 381 7 107 24 4 n/a n/a 0 523
2001 401 9 106 31 4 n/a n/a 7 558
2002 424 5 98 38 2 n/a n/a 20 587
2003 424 5 98 38 2 n/a n/a 20 587
2004 381 3 63 24 1 n/a n/a 130 602
2005 376 2 59 19 1 n/a n/a 130 587
2006 355 5 60 15 0 n/a n/a 129 564
2007 351 7 66 13 1 n/a n/a 100 538
2008 323 6 71 13 1 n/a n/a 0 414
2009 329 3 72 10 4 1 138 0 557
2010 349 2 74 60 1 3 89 0 578
2011 345 4 96 54 2 3 85 0 589
2012 331 0 83 58 0 2 99 0 573
2013 318 1 96 57 0 2 111 0 585
2014 308 3 102 49 0 1 118 0 581
2015 306 2 119 44 0 2 95 0 568
2016 298 3 111 45 0 1 102 0 560
2017 255 5 112 49 0 0 99 0 520
2018 248 3 120 42 1 1 97 0 512
2019 252 3 107 45 1 0 92 0 500
2020 240 2 108 48 0 0 82 0 480
2021 214 1 97 51 0 0 76 0 439
2022 217 5 95 53 0 0 82 0 452
2023 219 6 96 67 0 1 93 0 482

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 475 18.0 26.4 3.2
1995 566 20.0 28.3 3.7
1996 566 20.0 28.3 3.7
1997 586 25.0 23.4 4.1
1998 589 27.0 21.8 2.9
1999 507 26.0 19.5 3.2
2000 523 28.0 18.7 1.7
2001 558 27.0 20.7 3.3
2002 587 29.0 20.2 4.4
2003 587 29.0 20.2 4.4
2004 602 29.8 20.2 4
2005 587 27.7 21.2 2.4
2006 564 27.9 20.2 2.3
2007 538 27.5 19.6 1.6
2008 414 29.4 14.1 1.4
2009 557 29.8 16.9 0.9
2010 578 28.2 20.5 0.9
2011 589 n/a n/a 1.2
2012 573 24.0 23.8 1.7
2013 585 23.0 25.4 1.9
2014 581 23.5 24.7 1.2
2015 568 22.0 25.8 1.1
2016 560 22.0 25.4 1.6
2017 520 19.5 26.6 4
2018 512 20.0 25.6 4.7
2019 500 20.0 25.0 4.4
2020 480 n/a n/a 4
2021 439 19.0 23.1 3.2
2022 452 20.2 22.3 3.3
2023 482 21.0 22.9 2.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 475 18.0 26.4 3.2
1995 566 20.0 28.3 3.7
1996 566 20.0 28.3 3.7
1997 586 25.0 23.4 4.1
1998 589 27.0 21.8 2.9
1999 507 26.0 19.5 3.2
2000 523 28.0 18.7 1.7
2001 558 27.0 20.7 3.3
2002 587 29.0 20.2 4.4
2003 587 29.0 20.2 4.4
2004 602 29.8 20.2 4
2005 587 27.7 21.2 2.4
2006 564 27.9 20.2 2.3
2007 538 27.5 19.6 1.6
2008 414 29.4 14.1 1.4
2009 557 29.8 16.9 0.9
2010 578 28.2 20.5 0.9
2011 589 n/a n/a 1.2
2012 573 24.0 23.8 1.7
2013 585 23.0 25.4 1.9
2014 581 23.5 24.7 1.2
2015 568 22.0 25.8 1.1
2016 560 22.0 25.4 1.6
2017 520 19.5 26.6 4
2018 512 20.0 25.6 4.7
2019 500 20.0 25.0 4.4
2020 480 n/a n/a 4
2021 439 19.0 23.1 3.2
2022 452 20.2 22.3 3.3
2023 482 21.0 22.9 2.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201292.0%1.0%7.0%0.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%
201393.0%2.0%3.0%2.0%93.0%95.0%95.0%93.0%93.0%
201487.0%7.0%6.0%0.0%87.0%87.0%87.0%87.0%87.0%
201593.0%3.0%2.0%2.0%93.0%95.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%
201693.0%3.0%3.0%0.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%
201796.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%96.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%96.0%96.0%
201894.0%0.0%2.0%3.0%97.0%94.0%≥98.0%95.0%97.0%
201997.0%1.0%2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202097.0%1.0%2.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,645

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 41st of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 87th of 5848 Elementary schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary)84.289
 4.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Manhattan Beach Unified)82.484.2
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary)90.891.8
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Manhattan Beach Unified)84.888.9
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary)95.680.9
 14.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Manhattan Beach Unified)8486.7
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary)95.685.4
 10.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Manhattan Beach Unified)86.187.3
 1.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary)92.186.3
 5.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Manhattan Beach Unified)8887.3
 0.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary)80.989.2
 8.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Manhattan Beach Unified)82.984.2
 1.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary)84.372.6
 11.7%
   5th Grade Science (Manhattan Beach Unified)76.574
 2.5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students500482
 3.6%
African American36
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10796
 10.3%
Hispanic4567
 48.9%
Pacific Islander01
White252219
 13.1%
Two or More Races9293
 1.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.4%2.5%
 1.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 482 students attended Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary.

Students who attend Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Manhattan Beach Middle
High : Mira Costa High

Students at Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary are 45% White, 20% Asian, 19% Two or more races, 14% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Yes! Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 87th of 5868 California elementary schools.


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