ARLINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Arlington Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Torrance Unified school district, located in Torrance, CA with about 594 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 23 teachers, Arlington 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.

Arlington Elementary School, located in Torrance, California, is a public school serving students in grades TK through 5 as part of the Torrance Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. It emphasizes the development of the "whole child," balancing rigorous classroom instruction with social-emotional learning to ensure that students are prepared for both the next stage of their education and their roles as responsible community members.

The school community is often noted for its strong partnerships between dedicated staff, active parents, and the surrounding Torrance neighborhood. Arlington offers a variety of programs designed to enrich the student experience, often including opportunities in the arts, technology, and physical education. By maintaining a focus on collaborative learning and high expectations, Arlington Elementary strives to provide a safe and engaging atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their personal and academic potential.

For more information, contact Arlington Elementary at (310) 533-4510 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

17800 Van Ness Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504-4330
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ARLINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Torrance, CA with about 594 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Torrance Unified
Total Students:
594
Teachers:
23
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
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 594 students

Asian
41.6%
Hispanic/Latino
33.8%
Two or more races
12.0%
White
10.8%
Black or African American
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%

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.