Serving 594 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Arlington 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 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 594 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Arlington Elementary serves the northeast part of Torrance, CA, within an attendance zone that covers approximately 1 square mile. Most families live about 0.6 miles from the school, with typical drive times ranging from 5 to 10 minutes, and the furthest edge of the zone reaching about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arlington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Arlington Elementary School's student population of 594 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
594 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Arlington Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arlington Elementary School is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#762 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
37%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arlington Elementary School's ranking?
Arlington Elementary School is ranked #762 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Arlington Elementary School often compared to?
Arlington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like One Hundred Eighty-sixth Street Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Arlington Elementary School?
594 students attend Arlington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Arlington Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arlington Elementary School?
Arlington Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Arlington Elementary School offer ?
Arlington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Arlington Elementary School part of?
Arlington Elementary School is part of Torrance Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Arlington Elementary School located?
Arlington Elementary School is located in the Northeast Torrance neighborhood of Torrance, CA.
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