How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Evelyn Carr Elementary | South High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Torrance, CA | Torrance, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 483 | 1,734 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 24.1:1 | 21.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 42.5% | 15.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Evelyn Carr Elementary | South High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,094 | $15,094 |
| District | Torrance Unified | Torrance Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Evelyn Carr Elementary | South High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12.6% | 26.5% |
| African American | 8.3% | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60.5% | 23.5% |
| Asian | 11.8% | 38.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 6.6% | 9.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Evelyn Carr Elementary | South High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 21 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 483:1 | 347.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.9% | 13.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.