At a glance
Reported students
366
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
31st percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
416
Mira Catalina Elementary: 366 reported students.
State peer staffing position
33rd percentile
21:1 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
- 361
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.2:1
What the reported data says about Mira Catalina Elementary
Mira Catalina 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 366 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 31st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21:1, 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 White (52.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.4%). English learners represent 7.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.1%. 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 Mira Catalina Elementary
- 1How do the reported 21:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.45 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
- 7.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 13.9%
- 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
- White52.2%
- Hispanic19.4%
- Black3.3%
- Asian14.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.7%
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.
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
Rancho Vista Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
329 reported students
Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
411 reported students
Montemalaga Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
416 reported students
Public schools near Mira Catalina 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seventh Street Elementary Arts Integration Magnet Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 306 | 1.4 mi |
| South Shores/CSUDH Visual and Performing Arts Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 407 | 1.4 mi |
| Crestwood Street STEAM Magnet Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 289 | 1.5 mi |
| Park Western Place Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 528 | 2 mi |
| Bandini Street Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 232 | 2.1 mi |
| Leland Street Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 418 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mira Catalina Elementary
What grades does Mira Catalina Elementary serve?
Mira Catalina 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 Mira Catalina Elementary?
Mira Catalina Elementary reported 366 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 31st percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 361 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mira Catalina Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 21:1, based on 366 students and 17.45 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 Mira Catalina Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mira Catalina 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 Mira Catalina Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
13.9% 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 Mira Catalina Elementary in?
Mira Catalina 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 Mira Catalina Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Seventh Street Elementary Arts Integration Magnet (1.4 mi), South Shores/CSUDH Visual and Performing Arts (1.4 mi), Crestwood Street STEAM Magnet (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.