Towers Elementary

576 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Towers Elementary School, located in the West Torrance area of Torrance, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Torrance Unified School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment. It emphasizes strong academic standards and personal development, aiming to prepare its students for middle school success through a curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative and social growth.

The school is well-regarded by the local community for its active parent involvement and dedicated teaching staff. Towers Elementary typically offers a variety of enrichment programs, such as music, physical education, and technology integration, designed to provide a well-rounded educational experience. With a focus on cultivating a safe and inclusive campus culture, the school prioritizes the emotional and social well-being of its students, making it a focal point for families residing in the 90503 zip code.

576

Total Students

23.7

Full-Time Teachers

24.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Towers Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	118
Black	6
Asian	186
Two or More	79
Pacific Islander	1

White
186 (32.3 %)
Asian
186 (32.3 %)
Hispanic
118 (20.5 %)
Two or More
79 (13.7 %)
Black
6 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)533-4535
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	576
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 103

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 99