GEORGE DE LA TORRE JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

George De La Torre Jr. Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Wilmington, CA with about 571 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 25 teachers, George De La Torre Jr. Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

George De La Torre Jr. Elementary School, located in Wilmington, California, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Situated on North Island Avenue, the school is named in honor of George De La Torre Jr., a prominent local figure known for his deep commitment to the Wilmington area and his advocacy for education and community development. The school serves a diverse student population, providing a foundational academic environment focused on preparing young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

As a member of the LAUSD, the school operates within the second-largest school district in the United States, granting it access to a vast network of educational resources, standardized curriculum, and specialized support services. The campus emphasizes a collaborative learning atmosphere, often engaging with the surrounding industrial and harbor-adjacent community to provide students with a sense of place and local history. For families in Wilmington, the school acts as a vital hub for primary education, offering various programs aimed at fostering literacy, numeracy, and character development in a supportive, structured setting.

For more information, contact George De La Torre Jr. Elementary at (310) 847-1400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.