Arlington Elementary

594 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Arlington Elementary School, located in Torrance, California, is a public school serving students in grades TK through 5 as part of the Torrance Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. It emphasizes the development of the "whole child," balancing rigorous classroom instruction with social-emotional learning to ensure that students are prepared for both the next stage of their education and their roles as responsible community members.

The school community is often noted for its strong partnerships between dedicated staff, active parents, and the surrounding Torrance neighborhood. Arlington offers a variety of programs designed to enrich the student experience, often including opportunities in the arts, technology, and physical education. By maintaining a focus on collaborative learning and high expectations, Arlington Elementary strives to provide a safe and engaging atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their personal and academic potential.

594

Total Students

22.6

Full-Time Teachers

26.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arlington Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	231
Black	13
Asian	221
Two or More	80
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
231 (38.9%)
Asian
221 (37.2%)
Two or More
80 (13.5%)
White
46 (7.7%)
Black
13 (2.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
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)533-4510
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	594
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	167
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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 169

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 80