Evelyn Carr Elementary

483 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Evelyn Carr Elementary School is a public school located in the North Torrance area of California, serving students in grades TK through 5. As part of the Torrance Unified School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive neighborhood environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The campus focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging student participation in a variety of school activities.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated staff and active parent community, which work together to create an inclusive and engaging learning atmosphere. In addition to its standard curriculum, Evelyn Carr Elementary places a high value on character education and maintaining a positive school culture. By providing a structured and nurturing setting, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

483

Total Students

20.1

Full-Time Teachers

24.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Evelyn Carr Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	292
Black	40
Asian	57
Two or More	32
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
292 (60.5%)
White
61 (12.6%)
Asian
57 (11.8%)
Black
40 (8.3%)
Two or More
32 (6.6%)
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)533-4467
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	483
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	190
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 148

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 53