JOHN ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

John Adams Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Torrance Unified school district, located in Torrance, CA with about 435 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 17 teachers, John Adams Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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.

John Adams Elementary School is a public school located in Torrance, California, serving students in grades TK through 5. Part of the Torrance Unified School District, the school is recognized for fostering a supportive and structured learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and character development. It serves the local community by providing a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for middle school while promoting social-emotional well-being.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize student engagement and inclusivity. In addition to core academic subjects, John Adams Elementary offers various resources and activities designed to enrich the educational experience, helping students build strong foundations in literacy, mathematics, and science. With its focus on community collaboration and high educational standards, the school remains a staple of the Torrance neighborhood, committed to the long-term success of its diverse student body.

For more information, contact John Adams Elementary at (310) 533-4480 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2121 238Th St
Torrance, CA 90501-6116
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JOHN ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Torrance, CA with about 435 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Torrance Unified
Total Students:
435
Teachers:
17
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 435 students

Hispanic/Latino
41.8%
White
24.1%
Asian
19.8%
Two or more races
9.4%
Black or African American
3.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.9%

Female
52.0%
Male
48.0%

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.