Howard Wood Elementary School
Tel:
(310)533-4484
- Howard Wood Elementary School serves 424 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Howard Wood Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Howard Wood Elementary School's student population of 424 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 424 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Howard Wood Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Howard Wood Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #3148 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 18% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 40% | 54% |
| Black | 5% | 6% |
| White | 23% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 13% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Torrance Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Howard Wood Elementary School is Shery (kurt T.) High (Continuation School) (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is J. H. Hull Middle School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Torrance J. H. Hull Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 716 students
0.3 miles
2080 W. 231st St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310)533-4516 0.3 6-8 716 - Torrance John Adams Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 428 students
0.3 miles
2121 238th St
Torrance, CA 90501
(310)533-4480 0.3 K-5 428 - Torrance Shery (kurt T.) High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 144 students
0.7 miles
2600 Vine St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310)533-4440 0.7 9-12 144 - Lomita Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet Alternative School
Grades: K-5 | 948 students
0.8 miles
2211 W. 247th St.
Lomita, CA 90717
(310)784-6700 0.8 K-5 948 - Torrance Torrance Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 517 students
0.8 miles
2125 Lincoln Ave.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310)533-4500 0.8 K-5 517
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