Is Joseph Arnold Elementary a good school?

Joseph Arnold Elementary ranks 699 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Joseph Arnold Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 604 students attended Joseph Arnold Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Joseph Arnold Elementary?

Students at Joseph Arnold Elementary are 43% Asian, 22% Hispanic, 15% Two or more races, 14% White, 6% African American.

What schools do graduates of Joseph Arnold Elementary attend?

Students who attend Joseph Arnold Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Calle Mayor Middle High : South High

Joseph Arnold Elementary

Summary:

Joseph Arnold Elementary is a public elementary school in Torrance, California, serving 587 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Torrance Unified School District, which is ranked 191 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Joseph Arnold Elementary is a standout school, consistently ranking in the top 15% of California elementary schools over the past 5 years. The school's academic performance is impressive, with 67.96% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 72.54% proficient or better in Mathematics for the 2023-2024 school year. These scores are significantly higher than the Torrance Unified and California state averages. The school also excels in supporting various student subgroups, ranking in the top 3% for English Language Learners and Special Education students, and the top 10% for Low Socioeconomic Status students.

Compared to nearby schools in the Torrance Unified District, Joseph Arnold Elementary outperforms most, including Walteria Elementary, Victor Elementary, Fern Elementary, and Torrance Elementary, in both academic performance and student group rankings. The only nearby school that appears to match or exceed Joseph Arnold Elementary's performance is Anza Elementary.

Detail:

Public K-5

4100 227th St.
Torrance, CA 90505-2246

(310) 533-4524

District: Torrance Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
699^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,154

Students who attend Joseph Arnold Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Calle Mayor Middle
High:	South High

Student/teacher ratio: 25.1

Number of students: 604

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

42.9%

Hispanic:

21.5%

Two or more races:

14.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Joseph Arnold Elementary ranks better than 88.1% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 9^th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Torrance Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.06. (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 Joseph Arnold Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (42.9%), Hispanic (21.5%), two or more races (14.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Joseph Arnold Elementary is 25.1, which is the 8^th best among 17 elementary schools in the Torrance Unified School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Joseph Arnold Elementary is $5,154. 11 elementary schools in the Torrance Unified School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Joseph Arnold Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Joseph Arnold Elementary 699^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Joseph Arnold Elementary in the ranking list.)

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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 Joseph Arnold Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	84.58	721^st	4809	85.0%
2005	81.17	880^th	4822	81.8%
2006	85.09	733^rd	4818	84.8%
2007	81.89	895^th	5113	82.5%
2008	82.28	866^th	5113	83.1%
2009	88.34	567^th	5193	89.1%
2010	84.60	748^th	5314	85.9%
2011	80.75	957^th	5377	82.2%
2012	82.34	894^th	5390	83.4%
2013	84.71	780^th	5530	85.9%
2015	92.57	469^th	5611	91.6%
2016	89.38	654^th	5614	88.4%
2017	91.12	573^rd	5692	89.9%
2018	84.19	934^th	5662	83.5%
2019	89.51	668^th	5789	88.5%
2022	92.41	565^th	5883	90.4%
2023	93.01	499^th	5874	91.5%
2024	90.06	699^th	5862	88.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Joseph Arnold Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	90.25	10^th	445	97.8%
2022	55.05	318^th	610	47.9%
2023	70.01	202^nd	669	69.8%
2024	59.58	332^nd	669	50.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Joseph Arnold Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	91.55	156^th	3246	95.2%
2019	96.18	79^th	3275	97.6%
2022	98.20	56^th	3311	98.3%
2023	91.51	117^th	3250	96.4%
2024	87.17	146^th	3160	95.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Joseph Arnold Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	95.06	100^th	2420	95.9%
2024	94.06	129^th	2634	95.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Joseph Arnold Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	77.05	815^th	5084	84.0%
2022	93.35	234^th	5264	95.6%
2023	92.68	281^st	5374	94.8%
2024	90.80	416^th	5511	92.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Joseph Arnold Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	85.48	801^st	5413	85.2%
2019	87.11	714^th	5492	87.0%
2022	86.21	806^th	5635	85.7%
2023	89.43	665^th	5617	88.2%
2024	88.41	695^th	5605	87.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Joseph Arnold Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	78.29	307^th	2128	85.6%
2019	82.07	307^th	2585	88.1%
2022	92.65	134^th	2227	94.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Joseph Arnold Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	80.81	1027^th	5431	81.1%
2019	88.27	678^th	5510	87.7%
2022	94.27	360^th	5663	93.6%
2023	94.12	361^st	5650	93.6%
2024	88.41	690^th	5636	87.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at Joseph Arnold Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	59.52	560^th	1071	47.7%
2019	63.99	489^th	1149	57.4%
2022	69.68	395^th	1154	65.8%
2023	70.33	393^rd	1190	67.0%
2024	63.00	561^st	1203	53.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Joseph Arnold Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	59.52	1649^th	4830	65.9%
2019	86.86	433^rd	4963	91.3%
2022	78.39	804^th	5084	84.2%
2023	83.76	584^th	5098	88.5%
2024	73.55	1012^th	5102	80.2%

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Rank History for White students at Joseph Arnold Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	51.57	1472^nd	2737	46.2%
2019	49.22	1574^th	2834	44.5%
2022	74.45	642^nd	2726	76.4%
2023	77.89	506^th	2662	81.0%
2024	78.75	470^th	2647	82.2%

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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
Saturday, February 11, 2023

Teachers communicate frequently with parents re: student progression and are focused on teaching core subjects (I have not had to deal with any woke nonsense). Extracurricular activities could use more depth but overall would recommend. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Joseph Arnold Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	205	1	106	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	337
1989	243	6	109	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	376
1990	236	8	110	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	375
1991	222	7	136	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	392
1992	223	8	132	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	394
1993	222	13	134	39	0	n/a	n/a	0	408
1994	234	10	154	45	0	n/a	n/a	0	443
1995	255	18	173	53	0	n/a	n/a	0	499
1996	255	18	173	53	0	n/a	n/a	0	499
1997	280	21	185	63	4	n/a	n/a	0	553
1998	274	20	205	78	4	n/a	n/a	0	581
1999	273	17	215	82	6	n/a	n/a	0	593
2000	267	16	209	80	5	n/a	n/a	0	577
2001	311	10	238	80	12	n/a	n/a	0	651
2002	287	14	267	78	12	n/a	n/a	0	658
2003	287	14	267	78	12	n/a	n/a	0	658
2004	304	7	275	71	9	n/a	n/a	1	667
2005	271	9	283	79	4	n/a	n/a	4	650
2006	281	17	259	79	4	n/a	n/a	4	644
2007	274	17	266	75	5	n/a	n/a	18	655
2008	236	16	278	79	3	n/a	n/a	0	612
2009	209	15	283	76	2	4	25	0	614
2010	193	21	288	77	3	5	18	0	605
2011	175	17	315	87	4	3	19	0	620
2012	155	21	327	107	4	3	26	0	643
2013	160	27	344	124	2	2	21	0	680
2014	139	34	368	128	4	4	23	0	700
2015	129	28	392	140	3	5	36	0	733
2016	122	28	394	125	3	2	53	0	727
2017	117	17	387	110	1	2	52	0	686
2018	100	17	391	131	1	3	57	0	700
2019	97	29	385	116	1	3	63	0	694
2020	108	31	370	108	1	6	67	0	691
2021	97	33	344	106	1	7	70	0	658
2022	90	38	290	120	1	4	68	0	611
2023	80	34	256	132	1	5	79	0	587
2024	85	38	259	130	0	3	89	0	604

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 Joseph Arnold Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	337	11.0	30.6	n/a
1989	376	13.0	28.9	n/a
1990	375	13.0	28.8	n/a
1991	392	13.0	30.1	n/a
1992	394	13.2	29.8	3.6
1993	408	14.0	29.1	5.9
1994	443	15.0	29.5	8.6
1995	499	19.5	25.6	12.6
1996	499	19.5	25.6	12.6
1997	553	22.5	24.6	11.2
1998	581	27.5	21.1	11.4
1999	593	35.5	16.7	11
2000	577	28.5	20.2	8.3
2001	651	32.5	20.0	12.1
2002	658	32.5	20.2	13.1
2003	658	32.5	20.2	13.1
2004	667	32.5	20.5	12.8
2005	650	33.0	19.7	15.3
2006	644	27.5	23.4	14.4
2007	655	32.0	20.5	14.3
2008	612	33.8	18.1	18.3
2009	614	30.0	18.5	15.3
2010	605	27.0	22.4	17.9
2011	620	n/a	n/a	17.4
2012	643	25.5	25.1	n/a
2013	680	27.7	24.5	21.6
2014	700	24.5	28.5	20.6
2015	733	29.0	25.2	22.8
2016	727	30.0	24.2	22.3
2017	686	27.4	25.0	18.5
2018	700	28.0	25.0	23.4
2019	694	27.0	25.7	21.5
2020	691	n/a	n/a	19.1
2021	658	27.4	24.0	19.3
2022	611	25.6	23.8	19.3
2023	587	25.0	23.4	19.9
2024	604	24.0	25.1	28.8

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 Joseph Arnold Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	337	11.0	30.6	n/a
1989	376	13.0	28.9	n/a
1990	375	13.0	28.8	n/a
1991	392	13.0	30.1	n/a
1992	394	13.2	29.8	3.6
1993	408	14.0	29.1	5.9
1994	443	15.0	29.5	8.6
1995	499	19.5	25.6	12.6
1996	499	19.5	25.6	12.6
1997	553	22.5	24.6	11.2
1998	581	27.5	21.1	11.4
1999	593	35.5	16.7	11
2000	577	28.5	20.2	8.3
2001	651	32.5	20.0	12.1
2002	658	32.5	20.2	13.1
2003	658	32.5	20.2	13.1
2004	667	32.5	20.5	12.8
2005	650	33.0	19.7	15.3
2006	644	27.5	23.4	14.4
2007	655	32.0	20.5	14.3
2008	612	33.8	18.1	18.3
2009	614	30.0	18.5	15.3
2010	605	27.0	22.4	17.9
2011	620	n/a	n/a	17.4
2012	643	25.5	25.1	n/a
2013	680	27.7	24.5	21.6
2014	700	24.5	28.5	20.6
2015	733	29.0	25.2	22.8
2016	727	30.0	24.2	22.3
2017	686	27.4	25.0	18.5
2018	700	28.0	25.0	23.4
2019	694	27.0	25.7	21.5
2020	691	n/a	n/a	19.1
2021	658	27.4	24.0	19.3
2022	611	25.6	23.8	19.3
2023	587	25.0	23.4	19.9
2024	604	24.0	25.1	28.8

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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