- Enrollment
- 1,879
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Torrance, CA
John Adams Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John Adams Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063942006549
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Adams Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #19 of 20
- elementary schools in Torrance · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- students per teacher
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
John Adams Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Adams Elementary ranks #19 of 20 elementary schools in Torrance, CA.
School address
District: Torrance Unified · California
NCES ID 063942006549 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
John Adams Elementary shrank from 357 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 063942006549 · Torrance, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 22.9:1 · 30.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Torrance High (1,879 students)
John Adams Elementary shrank from 357 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
John Adams 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 343
John Adams Elementary
343 students
What this shows John Adams Elementary reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Adams Elementary compares
John Adams Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.7%
White 15.7%
Asian 15.2%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, John Adams 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 John Adams Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrance High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Victor Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Adams 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 (~343 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Adams Elementary
How many students attend John Adams Elementary?
John Adams Elementary has 343 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Torrance, CA. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 333 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Adams Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John Adams Elementary is 22.9:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Adams Elementary?
30.5% of students at John Adams Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Adams Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John Adams Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment, in Torrance, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Adams Elementary?
John Adams Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 John Adams Elementary rank among elementary schools in Torrance?
By Resource Investment Index, John Adams Elementary ranks #19 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 John Adams 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.