public elementary School
    Los Angeles Unified

    Towne Avenue Elementary in Carson, California

    18924 Towne Ave., Carson, CA 90746
    Enrollment

    292

    Grades

    PK-5

    Ratio

    20.9:1

    District

    Los Angeles Unified

    (310)329-3505
    🦦22
    Needs Improvement1/5 metrics
    🦦22
    1/5 metrics

    Otter Score

    Needs Improvement

    C
    Teachers
    A+
    Diversity

    About Towne Avenue Elementary

    Towne Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school located in Carson, California. The school serves grades PK-5 and has a total enrollment of 292 students. With a student-teacher ratio of 20.9:1, Towne Avenue Elementary has class sizes comparable to national averages.

    About Towne Avenue Elementary

    Towne Avenue Elementary is a developing public elementary school located in Carson, CA. Serving grades PK-5 with an enrollment of 292 students, the school is part of the Los Angeles Unified. With a student-teacher ratio of 20.9:1, Towne Avenue Elementary maintains class sizes typical for schools in the region.

    Academic Performance

    Students at Towne Avenue Elementary perform below state averages on standardized assessments. Math proficiency stands at 0%, reading at 0%, and science at 0%. The school is actively working to close achievement gaps through targeted intervention programs and additional support resources.

    Community & Diversity

    Towne Avenue Elementary serves a diverse socioeconomic community, with 78.77% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch programs. Located in Carson, CA, the school benefits from the community's local amenities and family-friendly environment. Families choosing Towne Avenue Elementary gain access to the broader resources of the Los Angeles Unified.

    DistrictLos Angeles Unified
    Typepublic
    Address18924 Towne Ave.
    Phone(310)329-3505
    Free/Reduced Lunch78.77%
    NCES ID062271003403

    Academics

    Test Scores

    Math ProficiencyN/A
    Reading ProficiencyN/A
    Science ProficiencyN/A

    Percentage of students meeting or exceeding proficiency standards on state assessments. Source: California Department of Education, 2025–2026.

    Students

    A+

    Demographics

    Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2025–2026.

    Student Body

    Total Enrollment
    292
    Student-Teacher Ratio

    National avg: 16:1

    20.9:1
    Free/Reduced Lunch
    78.77%

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Otter Score for Towne Avenue Elementary?

    Towne Avenue Elementary has an Otter Score of 22/100, rated "Needs Improvement". The Otter Score combines test scores, graduation rates, college readiness, student-teacher ratio, and AP course availability into a single 0-100 composite rating.

    What grades does Towne Avenue Elementary serve?

    Towne Avenue Elementary serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 292 students. It is a public elementary school in Carson, California.

    What is the student-teacher ratio at Towne Avenue Elementary?

    Towne Avenue Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 20.9:1. The national average is approximately 16:1.

    How diverse is Towne Avenue Elementary?

    The student body at Towne Avenue Elementary is . The school earns a diversity grade of A+.

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    Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and California Department of Education. Updated for the 2025–2026 school year. AreaOtter is not affiliated with Towne Avenue Elementary or Los Angeles Unified.