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Howard Wood Elementary

Torrance, California · Grades K to 5 · Torrance Unified

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About Howard Wood Elementary

Howard Wood Elementary serves kindergarten through grade 5 as a public school in Torrance, California. It reported 344 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Torrance. With about 15.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 21.6 students per teacher. Torrance Unified runs 31 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city, in Los Angeles County. Families comparing options will find 153 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address2250 West 235th St., Torrance, CA 90501
Phone(310) 533-4484
School districtTorrance Unified
GradesK to 5
Students (2024-25)344
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)15.9
Students per teacher21.6
Charter schoolNo
School typeRegular
LevelElementary
Locale (NCES)City, midsize, Los Angeles County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 063942006581). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Howard Wood Elementary serve?

Howard Wood Elementary serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Howard Wood Elementary?

Howard Wood Elementary reported 344 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard Wood Elementary?

About 21.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 344 students and 15.9 teachers in federal data.

Is Howard Wood Elementary a public or charter school?

Howard Wood Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Howard Wood Elementary in?

Howard Wood Elementary is part of Torrance Unified. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ca/torrance-unified/

Where is Howard Wood Elementary located?

Howard Wood Elementary is at 2250 West 235th St., Torrance, CA 90501. The phone number is (310) 533-4484.

How many other schools are near Howard Wood Elementary?

There are 153 other schools within 5 miles of Howard Wood Elementary in our directory.

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