- Enrollment
- 1,879
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Torrance, CA
Evelyn Carr Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Evelyn Carr Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063942006554
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Evelyn Carr Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools.
- #14 of 20
- elementary schools in Torrance · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 30.2:1
- large classes for California
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Evelyn Carr Elementary has class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Evelyn Carr Elementary ranks #14 of 20 elementary schools in Torrance, CA.
School address
District: Torrance Unified · California
NCES ID 063942006554 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Evelyn Carr Elementary grew from 386 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (+11.9%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 063942006554 · Torrance, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 30.2:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Torrance High (1,879 students)
Evelyn Carr Elementary grew from 386 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (+11.9%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Evelyn Carr Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Torrance High
Torrance High
1,879 students
- North High
North High
1,812 students
- West High
West High
1,775 students
- South High
South High
1,734 students
- Victor Element
Victor Elementary
965 students
- This school 483
Evelyn Carr Elementary
483 students
What this shows Evelyn Carr Elementary reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Evelyn Carr Elementary compares
Evelyn Carr Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.2:1 | ▲ 40% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▼ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
30.2:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 96% in California - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,037
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.5%
White 12.6%
Asian 11.8%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 6.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Evelyn Carr Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Torrance Unified reports $15,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Evelyn Carr Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrance High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Victor Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Evelyn Carr Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,775
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,734
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Torrance
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Victor Elementary
Standard public school
965 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Hickory Elementary
Standard public school
847 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Walteria Elementary
Standard public school
650 students 26:1 students per teacher
Joseph Arnold Elementary
Standard public school
628 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Anza Elementary
Standard public school
613 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Riviera Elementary
Standard public school
611 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about Evelyn Carr Elementary
How many students attend Evelyn Carr Elementary?
Evelyn Carr Elementary has 483 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Torrance, CA. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evelyn Carr Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Evelyn Carr Elementary is 30.2:1, which is 40% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 92% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Evelyn Carr Elementary?
42.5% of students at Evelyn Carr Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Evelyn Carr Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Evelyn Carr Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment, in Torrance, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Evelyn Carr Elementary?
Evelyn Carr Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Evelyn Carr Elementary rank among elementary schools in Torrance?
By Resource Investment Index, Evelyn Carr Elementary ranks #14 of 20 elementary schools in Torrance, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Torrance on the city page.
What other schools are in Torrance Unified?
Besides Evelyn Carr Elementary, Torrance Unified also operates Torrance High (1,879 students), North High (1,812 students), and West High (1,775 students). See the Torrance Unified district page for the complete list.