JOSEPH ARNOLD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Joseph Arnold Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Torrance Unified school district, located in Torrance, CA with about 700 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 28 teachers, Joseph Arnold 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.

Joseph Arnold Elementary School, located in the Southwood neighborhood of Torrance, California, is part of the Torrance Unified School District. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive community. The campus environment emphasizes traditional educational values while integrating modern learning tools, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is known for having an active parent community and a dedicated teaching staff that prioritizes both the intellectual and social-emotional development of its students. Beyond its core curriculum, Arnold Elementary typically offers various enrichment opportunities and extracurricular activities designed to encourage creativity, physical health, and personal growth. As a key fixture in the Torrance community, it provides a stable and nurturing atmosphere that reflects the district's overall emphasis on high academic standards and student engagement.

For more information, contact Joseph Arnold Elementary at (310) 533-4524 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4100 227th St.
Torrance, CA 90505-2246
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JOSEPH ARNOLD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Torrance, CA with about 700 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Torrance Unified
Total Students:
700
Teachers:
28
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I 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 700 students

Asian
55.9%
Hispanic/Latino
18.7%
White
14.3%
Two or more races
8.1%
Black or African American
2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

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.