Serving 329 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lunada Bay Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lunada Bay Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lunada Bay Elementary School's student population of 329 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
329 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Motto
One Team. One Goal. One PVPUSD.
School Rankings
Lunada Bay Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lunada Bay Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#276 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
16%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
59%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lunada Bay Elementary School's ranking?
Lunada Bay Elementary School is ranked #276 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lunada Bay Elementary School?
329 students attend Lunada Bay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Lunada Bay Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lunada Bay Elementary School?
Lunada Bay Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lunada Bay Elementary School offer ?
Lunada Bay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lunada Bay Elementary School part of?
Lunada Bay Elementary School is part of Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of School - Minimum Day
August 26, 2026 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
March 29, 2027 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 30, 2027 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
March 31, 2027 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
April 01, 2027 (Thursday)
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