Serving 343 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Adams Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: John Adams Elementary serves the southeast part of Torrance, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school within 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Adams 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
John Adams Elementary School's student population of 343 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
343 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Adams Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Adams Elementary School is 0.62, which is less 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
#1724 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
58%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
16%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Adams Elementary School's ranking?
John Adams Elementary School is ranked #1724 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are John Adams Elementary School often compared to?
John Adams Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Howard Wood Elementary School, Lomita Math/science/technology Magnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John Adams Elementary School?
343 students attend John Adams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of John Adams Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Adams Elementary School?
John Adams Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John Adams Elementary School offer ?
John Adams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John Adams Elementary School part of?
John Adams Elementary School is part of Torrance Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is John Adams Elementary School located?
John Adams Elementary School is located in the Southeast Torrance neighborhood of Torrance, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Southeast Torrance.
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