Towers Elementary School

5600 Towers St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
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%
  • : 79% (Top 1% in CA)
  • : 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:

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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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
79%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Towers Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
71%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Towers Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Towers Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Towers Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Asian
33%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Towers Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
22%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Towers Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Towers Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
30%
21%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Towers Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Towers Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.74
This chart display the diversity score of Towers Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Towers Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Towers Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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.

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5   4/16/2018
This school is amazing thanks for helping me
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Zachariah Clark

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 597 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 79% (Top 1%)
  • : 71% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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