MEYLER STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Meyler Street Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Torrance, CA with about 748 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, Meyler Street Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Meyler Street Elementary, located in Torrance, California, is a public school operating under the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Serving a diverse community of students in the harbor area, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills, including literacy and mathematics. The campus is designed to foster a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to develop both their intellectual abilities and their social-emotional growth.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Meyler Street Elementary is committed to building a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Torrance neighborhood. The school works to offer a variety of programs and resources aimed at meeting the unique needs of its student body, ensuring that children have access to the tools necessary for success in their future schooling. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and community engagement, the school strives to create a stable and nurturing atmosphere for its students throughout their formative elementary years.

For more information, contact Meyler Street Elementary at (310) 328-3910 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1123 W. 223rd St.
Torrance, CA 90502-2250
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MEYLER STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Torrance, CA with about 748 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
748
Teachers:
35
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 748 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MEYLER STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 80% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
80.1%
Black or African American
8.0%
White
4.4%
Asian
4.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.0%
Two or more races
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
47.1%
Male
52.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.