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%
- Math Proficiency: 83%
- Reading Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)83%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)79%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
37%
12%
Hispanic
21%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
28%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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