Serving 597 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Towers Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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: 597 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Towers Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Towers Elementary School's student population of 597 students has stayed relatively flat 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
597 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Towers Elementary School is 0.74, 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)79%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)71%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
33%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
30%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Towers Elementary School often compared to?
Towers 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?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Towers Elementary School?
597 students attend Towers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Towers Elementary School students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Towers Elementary School?
Towers Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Towers Elementary School offer ?
Towers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Towers Elementary School part of?
Towers Elementary School is part of Torrance Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Towers Elementary School located?
Towers Elementary School is located in the Pacific South Bay neighborhood of Torrance, CA.
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