Yukon Elementary

296 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Yukon Elementary School, located in Torrance, California, is part of the Torrance Unified School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and the social-emotional well-being of its students. The campus provides a traditional K-5 educational experience, utilizing a curriculum designed to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Yukon Elementary is known for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school typically hosts a variety of extracurricular programs, enrichment activities, and community events that encourage collaboration between educators, students, and families. By focusing on a well-rounded approach to education, Yukon Elementary strives to create a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and develop as lifelong learners.

296

Total Students

13.3

Full-Time Teachers

22.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Yukon Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	152
Black	18
Asian	55
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
152 (51.4%)
Asian
55 (18.6%)
White
53 (17.9%)
Black
18 (6.1%)
Two or More
16 (5.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7%)

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)533-4477
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	119
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 53

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 54