public elementary School
    Torrance Unified

    Arlington Elementary in Torrance, California

    17800 Van Ness Ave., Torrance, CA 90504
    Enrollment

    532

    Grades

    PK-5

    Ratio

    25.3:1

    District

    Torrance Unified

    (310)533-4510
    🦦11
    Needs Improvement1/5 metrics
    🦦11
    1/5 metrics

    Otter Score

    Needs Improvement

    C-
    Teachers
    A+
    Diversity

    About Arlington Elementary

    Arlington Elementary is a public elementary school located in Torrance, California. The school serves grades PK-5 and has a total enrollment of 532 students. With a student-teacher ratio of 25.3:1, Arlington Elementary has class sizes comparable to national averages.

    About Arlington Elementary

    Arlington Elementary is an average-performing public elementary school located in Torrance, CA. Serving grades PK-5 with an enrollment of 532 students, the school is part of the Torrance Unified. With a student-teacher ratio of 25.3:1, Arlington Elementary maintains class sizes typical for schools in the region.

    Academic Performance

    Students at Arlington 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

    Arlington Elementary serves a community where 30.45% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Located in Torrance, CA, the school benefits from the community's local amenities and family-friendly environment. Families choosing Arlington Elementary gain access to the broader resources of the Torrance Unified.

    DistrictTorrance Unified
    Typepublic
    Address17800 Van Ness Ave.
    Phone(310)533-4510
    Free/Reduced Lunch30.45%
    NCES ID063942006551

    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
    532
    Student-Teacher Ratio

    National avg: 16:1

    25.3:1
    Free/Reduced Lunch
    30.45%

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Otter Score for Arlington Elementary?

    Arlington Elementary has an Otter Score of 11/100, 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 Arlington Elementary serve?

    Arlington Elementary serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 532 students. It is a public elementary school in Torrance, California.

    What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlington Elementary?

    Arlington Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 25.3:1. The national average is approximately 16:1.

    How diverse is Arlington Elementary?

    The student body at Arlington 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 Arlington Elementary or Torrance Unified.