- Enrollment
- 1,879
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Torrance, CA
Joseph Arnold Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Joseph Arnold Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063942006552
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph Arnold Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 20
- elementary schools in Torrance · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.1:1
- large classes for California
- 18.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Joseph Arnold Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph Arnold Elementary ranks #4 of 20 elementary schools in Torrance, CA.
School address
District: Torrance Unified · California
NCES ID 063942006552 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Joseph Arnold Elementary held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 063942006552 · Torrance, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
628 enr · 25.1:1 · 18.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Torrance High (1,879 students)
Joseph Arnold Elementary held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Joseph Arnold 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 628
Joseph Arnold Elementary
628 students
What this shows Joseph Arnold Elementary reports 628 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joseph Arnold Elementary compares
Joseph Arnold Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.1:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.6% | ▼ 66% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 628 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.1:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
628
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in California - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
2.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 628 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 41.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
Two or More 15.0%
White 14.6%
African American 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.3, Joseph Arnold 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 Joseph Arnold Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrance High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Victor Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph Arnold 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
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
Meyler Street Elementary
Standard public school
603 students 18.3:1 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 (~628 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joseph Arnold Elementary
How many students attend Joseph Arnold Elementary?
Joseph Arnold Elementary has 628 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Torrance, CA. CCD year-over-year: 587 (2022-23) → 604 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph Arnold Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph Arnold Elementary is 25.1:1, which is 17% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 60% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joseph Arnold Elementary?
18.6% of students at Joseph Arnold Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph Arnold Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Joseph Arnold Elementary is Asian at 41.4% of enrollment, in Torrance, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph Arnold Elementary?
Joseph Arnold Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Joseph Arnold Elementary rank among elementary schools in Torrance?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph Arnold Elementary ranks #4 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 Joseph Arnold 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.