At a glance
Reported students
411
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.81
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
40th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
416
Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary: 411 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
21.9:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 405
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.5:1
What the reported data says about Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary
Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Rancho Palos Verdes. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified. NCES reports 411 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 40th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.9:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (49.1%) and White (24.6%). English learners represent 5.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary
- 1How do the reported 21.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.81 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 8.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.8
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White24.6%
- Hispanic9.5%
- Black0.7%
- Asian49.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial16.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Montemalaga Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
416 reported students
Soleado Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
443 reported students
Mira Catalina Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
366 reported students
Vista Grande Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
355 reported students
Point Vicente Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
334 reported students
Lunada Bay Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
329 reported students
Public schools near Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Spur Elementary Elementary · Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified | KG–05 | 540 | 0.5 mi |
| Montemalaga Elementary Elementary · Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified | KG–05 | 416 | 0.7 mi |
| Soleado Elementary Elementary · Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified | KG–05 | 443 | 1.3 mi |
| Rancho Vista Elementary Elementary · Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified | KG–05 | 329 | 1.5 mi |
| Riviera Elementary Elementary · Torrance Unified | KG–05 | 611 | 1.6 mi |
| Vista Grande Elementary Elementary · Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified | KG–05 | 355 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary
What grades does Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary serve?
Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified.
How many students attend Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary?
Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary reported 411 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 40th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 405 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 21.9:1, based on 411 students and 18.81 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
8.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary in?
Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary is part of Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified, based in Palos Verdes Estates, CA, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Silver Spur Elementary (0.5 mi), Montemalaga Elementary (0.7 mi), Soleado Elementary (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.