John Adams Elementary

357 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

357

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Adams Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	200
Black	10
Asian	57
Two or More	29
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
200 (56.0 %)
White
60 (16.8 %)
Asian
57 (16.0 %)
Two or More
29 (8.1 %)
Black
10 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Torrance Unified
Phone:	(310)533-4480
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	146
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 62