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Howard Wood Elementary

Torrance Unified · Los Angeles County · 2250 West 235th Street, Torrance, CA 90501-5705

(310) 533-4484

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8/10
#1319
Rank 1319 out of 5,722
Top 23%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1624 · 72nd percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #1223 · 79th percentile
Science9/10 · #1049 · 81st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Howard Wood Elementary sits in the western corner of Torrance, a South Bay city that consistently punches above its weight when it comes to schools and neighborhood stability. With strong math and science scores pushing into the top quarter of California elementary schools, this is a solid choice for families who want rigorous academics without the pressure-cooker feel of some neighboring districts. Torrance itself offers that rare combination of suburban calm, easy beach access, and a tight-knit community vibe that makes it a genuinely pleasant place to raise kids.

Student Demographics

158 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
84 (53%)
White
25 (16%)
Asian
21 (13%)
Multiple Races
14 (9%)
Filipino
9 (6%)
African American
3 (2%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners20 (13%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged85 (54%)
Students with Disabilities36 (23%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

344
Enrollment
18.1
Teachers (FTE)
19:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
11.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #497 · 92nd percentile

253 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found