Fern Elementary
473 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Fern Elementary School is a public school located in the Southwood neighborhood of Torrance, California, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Torrance Unified School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive, community-centered environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. It is widely regarded as a stable and reliable neighborhood institution that prioritizes a well-rounded curriculum, often balancing traditional core subjects with programs designed to encourage social-emotional growth and student engagement.
The school is situated in a quiet, residential area, which contributes to its reputation as a safe and accessible campus for local families. Fern Elementary maintains a strong commitment to parental involvement and active community participation, which helps sustain a collaborative culture between educators and families. With its focus on high academic standards and inclusive practices, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school while maintaining the small-community feel characteristic of many schools within the Torrance Unified district.
The school is situated in a quiet, residential area, which contributes to its reputation as a safe and accessible campus for local families. Fern Elementary maintains a strong commitment to parental involvement and active community participation, which helps sustain a collaborative culture between educators and families. With its focus on high academic standards and inclusive practices, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school while maintaining the small-community feel characteristic of many schools within the Torrance Unified district.
473
Total Students
17.0
Full-Time Teachers
27.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 115 |
| Hispanic | 193 |
| Black | 12 |
| Asian | 103 |
| Two or More | 45 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 4 |
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Hispanic193 (40.8%)
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White115 (24.3%)
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Asian103 (21.8%)
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Two or More45 (9.5%)
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Black12 (2.5%)
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Pacific Islander4 (0.8%)
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American Indian1 (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)533-4506 |
| Grade Range: | K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 473 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 17.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 27.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 130 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 34 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
85
Grade 1
66
Grade 2
77
Grade 3
79
Grade 4
88
Grade 5
78
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 85 |
| Grade 1 | 66 |
| Grade 2 | 77 |
| Grade 3 | 79 |
| Grade 4 | 88 |
| Grade 5 | 78 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 217 | 45.9% |
| Male | 256 | 54.1% |
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