Anza Elementary School

21400 Ellinwood Dr.
Torrance, CA 90503
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 582 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Anza Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 582 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 83%
  • : 79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Anza Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Anza Elementary School's student population of 582 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
582 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Anza Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
83%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Anza Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
79%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Anza Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
37%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Anza Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Anza Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Anza Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
28%
21%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Anza Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.73
This chart display the diversity score of Anza Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Anza Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Anza Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Anza Elementary School often compared to?
Anza Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Victor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Anza Elementary School?
582 students attend Anza Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Anza Elementary School students are Asian, 28% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anza Elementary School?
Anza Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Anza Elementary School offer ?
Anza Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Anza Elementary School part of?
Anza Elementary School is part of Torrance Unified School District.

School Reviews

5   4/21/2008
AWESOME SCHOOL! GREAT TEACHERS, STAFF, AND YMCA PROGRAM. WE FEEL TRUELY BLESSED TO LIVE AND BE APART OF THIS COMMUNITY. THANKS TO YOU ALL.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 582 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 83%
  • : 79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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