Howard Wood Elementary
Regular School · Torrance, CA
Howard Wood Elementary is a regular school school in Torrance, California, serving grades KG–05 with 344 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 21.6:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 181 | 53% |
| Asian | 68 | 20% |
| White | 50 | 15% |
| Two or more races | 34 | 10% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 1% |
| Total enrollment | 344 | 178M / 166F |
English Language Learners: 55 (16% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | <50% | 33.9% | 13 |
| Reading Proficiency | <50% | 48.7% | 13 |
| Science Proficiency | <50% | — | 9 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 344 | 100% |
Contact & Location
2250 West 235th St.
Torrance, CA 90501
Phone: (310)533-4484
Other Schools in District
- Anza Elementary Elementary
- Arlington Elementary Elementary
- Edison Elementary Elementary
- Evelyn Carr Elementary Elementary
- Fern Elementary Elementary
- Hickory Elementary Elementary
- John Adams Elementary Elementary
- Joseph Arnold Elementary Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 90501) → CensusDepth.com
- California population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- California teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
063942006581
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD