How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Fern Elementary | Torrance Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Torrance, CA | Torrance, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 473 | 567 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 27.8:1 | 24.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.5% | 45.9% |
| 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 | Fern Elementary | Torrance Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,037 | $15,037 |
| District | Torrance Unified | Torrance Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Fern Elementary | Torrance Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24.3% | 8.6% |
| African American | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.8% | 69.7% |
| Asian | 21.8% | 9.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 9.5% | 7.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Fern Elementary | Torrance Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 474:1 | 1140:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.1% | 36.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.