Howard Wood Elementary

344 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Howard Wood Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the Torrance Unified School District in Torrance, California. Serving students in grades K–5, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a balanced academic curriculum in a supportive neighborhood environment. It places a strong emphasis on foundational literacy and numeracy while encouraging student participation in a variety of school activities that foster personal growth and social development.

The school is noted for its focus on maintaining a close-knit community atmosphere, which is a hallmark of the Torrance Unified district. By leveraging dedicated teaching staff and active parent involvement, Howard Wood Elementary aims to create an inclusive setting where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Its location in the diverse city of Torrance allows the school to benefit from a rich local culture, while the district’s focus on technology integration and standard-based instruction helps prepare students for the transition to middle school.

344

Total Students

15.9

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Howard Wood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	181
Black	8
Asian	68
Two or More	34
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
181 (52.6%)
Asian
68 (19.8%)
White
50 (14.5%)
Two or More
34 (9.9%)
Black
8 (2.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.9%)

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)533-4484
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 87

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 58