Is Edison Elementary a good school?

Edison Elementary ranks 1393 rd of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Edison Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 492 students attended Edison Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Edison Elementary?

Students at Edison Elementary are 46% Hispanic, 20% Asian, 17% White, 9% Two or more races, 6% African American.

What schools do graduates of Edison Elementary attend?

Students who attend Edison Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Philip Magruder Middle High : North High

Edison Elementary

Summary:

Edison Elementary is a public elementary school located in Torrance, California, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 494 students. The school is part of the Torrance Unified School District, which is ranked 191 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Edison Elementary consistently ranks in the top 25% of California elementary schools, with strong academic performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments, where 57.56% of students are proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 53.75% in Mathematics. The school also excels in the performance of its Hispanic and English Language Learner student subgroups, ranking in the top 10% and top 15% of California elementary schools, respectively. However, the school faces challenges with increasing chronic absenteeism, which has risen from 3.3% in 2018-2019 to 18.0% in 2021-2022, higher than the district and state averages.

While Edison Elementary outperforms the nearby Evelyn Carr Elementary and Yukon Elementary schools, it lags behind some of the higher-performing schools in the surrounding area, particularly those in the Redondo Beach Unified District, such as Madison Elementary and Washington Elementary. Additionally, the nearby Arlington Elementary and Lincoln Elementary schools in the Torrance Unified District significantly outperform Edison Elementary across all academic measures.

Detail:

Public K-5

3800 182Nd St.
Torrance, CA 90504-4837

(310) 533-4513

District: Torrance Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1393^rd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,830

Students who attend Edison Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Philip Magruder Middle
High:	North High

Student/teacher ratio: 26.5

Number of students: 492

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

46.3%

Asian:

20.1%

White:

17.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Edison Elementary ranks better than 76.2% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 15^th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Torrance Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.32. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Edison Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (46.3%), Asian (20.1%), White (17.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edison Elementary is 26.5. 13 elementary schools in the Torrance Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Edison Elementary employs 18.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edison Elementary is $6,830, which is the 2^nd highest among 17 elementary schools in the Torrance Unified School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Edison Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Edison Elementary 1393^rd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Edison Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Torrance Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Torrance Unified 191^st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Edison Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	74.24	1146^th	4809	76.2%
2005	70.65	1307^th	4822	72.9%
2006	71.30	1280^th	4818	73.4%
2007	79.16	1002^nd	5113	80.4%
2008	81.02	922^nd	5113	82.0%
2009	70.58	1410^th	5193	72.8%
2010	62.62	1850^th	5314	65.2%
2011	61.24	1949^th	5377	63.8%
2012	75.84	1228^th	5390	77.2%
2013	75.47	1297^th	5530	76.5%
2015	71.23	1448^th	5611	74.2%
2016	73.21	1388^th	5614	75.3%
2017	74.64	1354^th	5692	76.2%
2018	74.82	1369^th	5662	75.8%
2019	74.43	1409^th	5789	75.7%
2022	72.82	1491^st	5883	74.7%
2023	78.72	1216^th	5874	79.3%
2024	74.32	1393^rd	5862	76.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Edison Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	83.43	280^th	3246	91.4%
2022	98.75	45^th	3311	98.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Edison Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	65.95	537^th	2420	77.8%
2024	82.31	306^th	2634	88.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Edison Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	87.71	377^th	5084	92.6%
2019	69.20	1228^th	5173	76.3%
2022	73.38	1020^th	5264	80.6%
2023	74.88	998^th	5374	81.4%
2024	62.26	1664^th	5511	69.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Edison Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	75.16	1281^st	5413	76.3%
2019	73.44	1359^th	5492	75.3%
2022	73.20	1388^th	5635	75.4%
2023	77.65	1189^th	5617	78.8%
2024	72.36	1384^th	5605	75.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Edison Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	93.95	102^nd	2128	95.2%
2019	92.63	133^rd	2585	94.9%
2022	81.99	269^th	2227	87.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Edison Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	70.81	1454^th	5431	73.2%
2019	67.58	1612^th	5510	70.7%
2022	68.74	1580^th	5663	72.1%
2023	77.14	1217^th	5650	78.5%
2024	72.97	1360^th	5636	75.9%

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Rank History for Asian students at Edison Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	33.48	828^th	1071	22.7%
2019	37.89	838^th	1149	27.1%
2022	53.75	677^th	1154	41.3%
2023	68.67	435^th	1190	63.4%
2024	56.83	655^th	1203	45.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Edison Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	83.06	563^rd	4830	88.3%
2019	79.51	729^th	4963	85.3%
2022	83.52	612^th	5084	88.0%
2023	87.15	465^th	5098	90.9%
2024	89.00	389^th	5102	92.4%

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Rank History for White students at Edison Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	54.36	1375^th	2737	49.8%
2019	52.42	1481^st	2834	47.7%
2022	44.69	1616^th	2726	40.7%
2023	54.06	1319^th	2662	50.5%
2024	41.09	1679^th	2647	36.6%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, September 16, 2024

We have been a part of the Edison Elementary family for 3 years now, and we have loved our experience. From the very first time we reached out to Principal Okazaki to express our interest in having our son attend, to the warm greetings by staff every morning, to the way our daughter was welcomed a year later, we have felt welcomed, valued, and very much a part of the Eagle family. The teachers are wonderful, caring and supportive, providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for our children to thrive, the staff know everyone by name and go out of their way to treat kids with care. The programming and events are thoughtfully planned (STEAM competitions, multicultural week, October family nights, movie nights are faves), offering diverse opportunities for learning and community engagement. The communication from the school is consistent and clear, ensuring that we as parents and families are in the loop. It’s no surprise that Edison was voted the best in South Bay—this school is truly a gem, and we feel fortunate to be part of it! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Edison Elementary is an amazing school with a diverse campus. The principal, Mrs. Okazaki is attentive and engages directly with the students and families. My children are eager to attend school everyday and always excited to participate in school sponsored activities. Ex: family fun night, harvest festival and STEM fairs. The curriculum exceeds our expectations as I our children are excelling on a levels. I’d definitely recommend Edison Elementary. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Edison is a great school! The principle Mrs. Okazaki is very kind and easy to reach, staff is always friendly & teachers are nice and responsive. My daughter has attended Edison since Kinder to 5th grade and her brother will soon join the Edison Family :) Overall, Edison is a wonderful school and I would highly recomment to any parent. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, June 12, 2021

I am so happy to had had my daughter go to the Edison Elemntary School. This is a great school,great teachers and an awesome principal and staff. Now that my daughter is graduating we will miss all of you. Thank you so much for your great work. She will always be an eagle! Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, September 5, 2020

We love Edison Elementary and are so happy to be part of it. The teachers and staff are always so helpful with queries or concerns you might have. Ms. Okazaki is a wonderful principal and we are so happy that she is an important part of the Edison family. Communicating with her or the staff it’s very easy. All the communication lines are always open! She teaches the kids about having good behavior characteristics and to show respect and kindness to the peers. The different online platforms used to communicate with parents is commendable. You can never miss any important information. We love our Edison family. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Located in a safe & quiet neighborhood. Kids are always happy and teachers are great - most have Masters Degree credentials. Love the fact that they are heavy on old school books and pencils style teaching and at the same time, this school is heavily invested in new technology each kid has a Chromebook in their classrooms. Starting as early as the 1st grade, they are taught how to type and learn internet, computer lingo, coding, and some even submit homework online. JUST AMAZING level of modern curriculum structure. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, June 24, 2019

have two children who attend this school currently. One is a first grader who also went here as a kindergartener and I also have a kindergartener here. I have been completely satisfied and impressed with all aspects of this elementary school thus far and highly recommend it as a great place for learning and developing for anyone's child. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Edison Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	338	19	129	41	1	n/a	n/a	0	528
1989	323	20	137	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	520
1990	329	23	142	48	0	n/a	n/a	0	542
1991	327	23	147	62	0	n/a	n/a	0	559
1992	362	19	148	67	0	n/a	n/a	0	596
1993	344	18	146	74	0	n/a	n/a	0	582
1994	346	25	147	90	0	n/a	n/a	0	608
1995	333	17	143	104	3	n/a	n/a	0	600
1996	333	17	143	104	3	n/a	n/a	0	600
1997	327	22	148	110	5	n/a	n/a	0	612
1998	311	42	146	123	3	n/a	n/a	0	625
1999	287	32	144	141	6	n/a	n/a	0	610
2000	287	28	150	145	10	n/a	n/a	12	632
2001	254	31	161	165	13	n/a	n/a	0	624
2002	245	26	160	166	7	n/a	n/a	0	604
2003	245	26	160	166	7	n/a	n/a	0	604
2004	239	25	169	179	9	n/a	n/a	0	621
2005	222	23	161	177	10	n/a	n/a	8	601
2006	214	29	168	180	8	n/a	n/a	14	613
2007	177	26	148	166	7	n/a	n/a	69	593
2008	136	33	150	150	3	n/a	n/a	0	472
2009	135	39	127	159	1	8	142	0	611
2010	144	41	126	174	2	7	92	0	586
2011	136	41	127	194	1	6	69	0	574
2012	127	36	119	196	1	7	69	0	555
2013	98	40	107	204	1	9	51	0	510
2014	96	35	101	234	2	8	41	0	517
2015	99	32	115	235	1	8	38	0	528
2016	84	30	105	236	2	9	28	0	494
2017	94	31	98	229	1	8	34	0	495
2018	94	38	110	228	1	6	34	0	511
2019	94	31	96	218	1	4	27	0	471
2020	96	38	107	217	2	3	23	0	486
2021	101	30	97	213	1	4	27	0	473
2022	89	36	103	219	0	4	32	0	483
2023	86	28	106	227	0	3	44	0	494
2024	84	31	99	228	1	3	46	0	492

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Edison Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	528	18.0	29.3	n/a
1989	520	17.0	30.5	n/a
1990	542	20.0	27.1	n/a
1991	559	19.0	29.4	n/a
1992	596	19.3	30.8	19.3
1993	582	21.0	27.7	21.5
1994	608	23.0	26.4	30.9
1995	600	23.0	26.1	37.2
1996	600	23.0	26.1	37.2
1997	612	24.0	25.5	33
1998	625	27.0	23.1	34.6
1999	610	29.0	21.0	30.7
2000	632	31.0	20.4	29
2001	624	31.5	19.8	32.4
2002	604	31.5	19.2	32
2003	604	31.5	19.2	32
2004	621	31.5	19.7	30.9
2005	601	30.0	20.0	31.4
2006	613	31.0	19.8	30.9
2007	593	30.0	19.8	31.7
2008	472	32.0	14.8	42.2
2009	611	30.9	17.6	36.8
2010	586	27.6	21.2	43.3
2011	574	n/a	n/a	44.4
2012	555	23.5	23.5	n/a
2013	510	21.8	23.3	49
2014	517	18.0	28.7	45.3
2015	528	20.0	26.4	46.2
2016	494	19.0	26.0	49.6
2017	495	19.0	26.0	46.3
2018	511	19.0	26.8	48.7
2019	471	17.0	27.7	52
2020	486	n/a	n/a	46.3
2021	473	19.1	24.7	43.3
2022	483	19.0	25.3	46
2023	494	19.0	25.9	40.3
2024	492	18.5	26.5	49

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Edison Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	528	18.0	29.3	n/a
1989	520	17.0	30.5	n/a
1990	542	20.0	27.1	n/a
1991	559	19.0	29.4	n/a
1992	596	19.3	30.8	19.3
1993	582	21.0	27.7	21.5
1994	608	23.0	26.4	30.9
1995	600	23.0	26.1	37.2
1996	600	23.0	26.1	37.2
1997	612	24.0	25.5	33
1998	625	27.0	23.1	34.6
1999	610	29.0	21.0	30.7
2000	632	31.0	20.4	29
2001	624	31.5	19.8	32.4
2002	604	31.5	19.2	32
2003	604	31.5	19.2	32
2004	621	31.5	19.7	30.9
2005	601	30.0	20.0	31.4
2006	613	31.0	19.8	30.9
2007	593	30.0	19.8	31.7
2008	472	32.0	14.8	42.2
2009	611	30.9	17.6	36.8
2010	586	27.6	21.2	43.3
2011	574	n/a	n/a	44.4
2012	555	23.5	23.5	n/a
2013	510	21.8	23.3	49
2014	517	18.0	28.7	45.3
2015	528	20.0	26.4	46.2
2016	494	19.0	26.0	49.6
2017	495	19.0	26.0	46.3
2018	511	19.0	26.8	48.7
2019	471	17.0	27.7	52
2020	486	n/a	n/a	46.3
2021	473	19.1	24.7	43.3
2022	483	19.0	25.3	46
2023	494	19.0	25.9	40.3
2024	492	18.5	26.5	49

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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