FERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Fern Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Torrance Unified school district, located in Torrance, CA with about 598 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, Fern Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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.

Fern Elementary School is a public school located in the Southwood neighborhood of Torrance, California, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Torrance Unified School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive, community-centered environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. It is widely regarded as a stable and reliable neighborhood institution that prioritizes a well-rounded curriculum, often balancing traditional core subjects with programs designed to encourage social-emotional growth and student engagement.

The school is situated in a quiet, residential area, which contributes to its reputation as a safe and accessible campus for local families. Fern Elementary maintains a strong commitment to parental involvement and active community participation, which helps sustain a collaborative culture between educators and families. With its focus on high academic standards and inclusive practices, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school while maintaining the small-community feel characteristic of many schools within the Torrance Unified district.

For more information, contact Fern Elementary at (310) 533-4506 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1314 Fern Ave.
Torrance, CA 90503-6125
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FERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Torrance, CA with about 598 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Torrance Unified
Total Students:
598
Teachers:
23
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 598 students

Hispanic/Latino
43.5%
White
21.7%
Asian
21.1%
Two or more races
9.2%
Black or African American
4.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
53.0%
Male
47.0%

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.