Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary vs Killian Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 48 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary
Manhattan Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
469 students
Killian Elementary
Rowland Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–6
469 students
| Measure | Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary Manhattan Beach, California | Killian Elementary Rowland Heights, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #50 of 5,693 | #1829 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2502 of 50,301 | #24334 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 469 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.9% | 78.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 29.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 61% |
| city | Manhattan Beach | Rowland Heights |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 51.2).
- •Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 61%).
- •Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 63%).
- •Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.9% vs 78.9%).
- •Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 29.3).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary better than Killian Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary ranks higher (84.8 vs 51.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary and Killian Elementary?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Manhattan Beach and Rowland Heights in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary: 469. Killian Elementary: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary and Killian Elementary rank in California?
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary is 50th of 5,693 and Killian Elementary is 1829th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).