Halldale Elementary

halldalees.lausd.org

425 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Halldale Elementary School is a public school located in Torrance, California, serving students within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). As a neighborhood school, it emphasizes foundational academic development and provides a structured learning environment for students in grades K-5. The school community is characterized by its commitment to fostering student achievement while encouraging parent and community involvement to support the overall educational experience.

Beyond standard classroom instruction, Halldale Elementary focuses on building a supportive school culture that prioritizes character development and student engagement. By utilizing resources provided through the LAUSD framework, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school transition through a blend of core curriculum, supplemental programs, and a dedicated staff. Its location in Torrance provides it with a distinct community identity, making it a central hub for families in the immediate area seeking a public elementary education.

425

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Halldale Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	298
Black	28
Asian	53
Two or More	34
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
298 (70.1%)
Asian
53 (12.5%)
Two or More
34 (8.0%)
Black
28 (6.6%)
White
10 (2.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
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:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(310)328-3100
Website:	http://halldalees.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	425
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	341
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 105

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 72