Walteria Elementary

650 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Walteria Elementary School is a public school located in the Southwood neighborhood of Torrance, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Torrance Unified School District, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere. It places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, character development, and creating a supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best.

The campus is recognized for its dedication to the "whole child," offering a balanced curriculum that integrates core subjects like mathematics, reading, and science with enrichment opportunities. Walteria benefits from high levels of parental involvement and an active PTA, which helps facilitate various school programs and community events. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and safety, Walteria Elementary strives to prepare its students for middle school and beyond while ensuring they feel a sense of belonging within the Torrance community.

650

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

26.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walteria Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	149
Hispanic	108
Black	7
Asian	292
Two or More	94

Asian
292 (44.9%)
White
149 (22.9%)
Hispanic
108 (16.6%)
Two or More
94 (14.5%)
Black
7 (1.1%)

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)533-4487
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	650
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 134

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 90