Seaside Elementary

548 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Seaside Elementary School is a public school located in the Seaside neighborhood of Torrance, California, serving students in grades TK through 5. Part of the Torrance Unified School District, the school is well-regarded for its strong academic foundation and commitment to providing a balanced curriculum that encompasses core subjects, arts, and physical education. It fosters a supportive community atmosphere, emphasizing the social and emotional development of its students alongside their scholastic achievements.

The school benefits from being situated in a quiet, family-oriented area of Torrance, allowing for a close-knit environment that encourages parent involvement and community engagement. With dedicated faculty and a focus on maintaining high standards of instruction, Seaside Elementary strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while promoting a lifelong love of learning. It is consistently recognized for its focus on inclusivity and providing a safe, nurturing space for children of diverse backgrounds to grow and excel.

548

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

27.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Seaside Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	216
Hispanic	123
Black	4
Asian	145
Two or More	54
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

White
216 (39.4%)
Asian
145 (26.5%)
Hispanic
123 (22.4%)
Two or More
54 (9.9%)
Black
4 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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)533-4532
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	548
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	89
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 124

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 80