Enrollment
483
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Evelyn Carr Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Evelyn Carr Elementary
Evelyn Carr Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Torrance, California, enrolling 483 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.2:1 is larger than about 96% of California schools and 40% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 483 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,364 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #448.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and White (13%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 483 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Torrance Unified spends $13,194 per pupil, 20% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Torrance's elementary schools, it stands alongside Victor Elementary (965 students): Evelyn Carr Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (30.2:1 vs 24.7:1).
Torrance Unified also operates Torrance High (1,879 students) and North High (1,812 students) alongside Evelyn Carr Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Evelyn Carr Elementary compares
Evelyn Carr Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,194
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Torrance Unified, which includes Evelyn Carr Elementary.
$13,194
Per student
-20%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.0%
State 52.3%
Federal 9.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,879
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~483 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~30.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Evelyn Carr Elementary a good school?
Evelyn Carr Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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