Serving 303 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Opal Robinson Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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: 303 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Opal Robinson 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
Opal Robinson Elementary School's student population of 303 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
303 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Colors
Robinson colors
School Calendar
School Motto
P.R.I.D.E. represents the character traits that we strive to emulate each day to ensure Robinson is a safe and welcoming environment for optimal learning.
School Rankings
Opal Robinson Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Opal Robinson 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
#59 out of 9523 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
14%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
58%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Opal Robinson Elementary School's ranking?
Opal Robinson Elementary School is ranked #59 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What schools are Opal Robinson Elementary School often compared to?
Opal Robinson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pacific Elementary School, Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Opal Robinson Elementary School?
303 students attend Opal Robinson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Opal Robinson Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Opal Robinson Elementary School?
Opal Robinson Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Opal Robinson Elementary School offer ?
Opal Robinson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Opal Robinson Elementary School part of?
Opal Robinson Elementary School is part of Manhattan Beach Unified School District.
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