Edison Elementary

466 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Edison Elementary, located in the West Torrance neighborhood, is a public school serving students in grades TK–5 as part of the Torrance Unified School District. The school is known for its strong sense of community and is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and student well-being. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, along with various programs designed to support diverse learning styles and foster a positive school culture.

The campus itself is recognized for its inviting environment and active parent involvement through a dedicated PTA. Edison Elementary prides itself on maintaining high standards of instruction while encouraging students to develop essential social-emotional skills. With its convenient location near local parks and residential areas, the school serves as a central hub for families in the Torrance community, consistently striving to provide a safe, inclusive, and challenging educational experience for all its students.

466

Total Students

17.6

Full-Time Teachers

26.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edison Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	215
Black	27
Asian	97
Two or More	48
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
215 (46.1%)
Asian
97 (20.8%)
White
76 (16.3%)
Two or More
48 (10.3%)
Black
27 (5.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
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)533-4513
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	165
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 97

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 82