Riviera Elementary

624 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Riviera Elementary School, located in the residential neighborhood of the "Riviera" section of Torrance, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades TK–5. As part of the Torrance Unified School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive, community-oriented environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and student well-being. The campus benefits from a quiet, suburban setting, providing a stable and focused learning atmosphere for its diverse student body.

Academically, Riviera Elementary is recognized for its strong instructional programs and dedicated teaching staff who prioritize foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science. The school actively encourages parental and community involvement, which contributes to its reputation for having a robust extracurricular and enrichment culture. By focusing on both rigorous curriculum standards and social-emotional growth, Riviera Elementary aims to prepare its students for success as they transition into the middle school programs within the Torrance Unified School District.

624

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riviera Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	296
Hispanic	112
Black	7
Asian	112
Two or More	96

White
296 (47.5 %)
Hispanic
112 (18.0 %)
Asian
112 (18.0 %)
Two or More
96 (15.4 %)
Black
7 (1.1 %)

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)533-4460
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	624
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 114

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 110