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Hickory Elementary

2800 West 227th St., Torrance, CA, 90505

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 345 of 7047 in California

Top schools in Torrance
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Hickory Elementary

2800 West 227th St., Torrance, CA, 90505

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 345 of 7047 in California

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About Hickory Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 74%
Reading 75%
State average proficiency is 74% in Math and 75% in Reading.
30
Full-time Teachers
27 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
842
Total Students
$112601
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 11.28%
Asian 54.51%
Hispanic 19%
Black 3.68%
Two+ Races 11.4%
Native Am. 0%
White
11.28%
Asian
54.51%
Hispanic
19%
Black
3.68%
Two+ Races
11.4%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 842
46.67%
393 Female
53.33%
449 Male

Student Population

842 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 27 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

842 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Hickory Elementary Contact Information

Address

2800 West 227th St., Torrance, CA, 90505

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Phone

(310) 533-4672

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Website

tusd.org

TOP 345 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Hickory Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 2:18 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The school’s PTA Reflections program (a national PTA arts recognition initiative) has hosted contests celebrating student creativity in multiple categories such as visual arts, music, film, and literature. Winners have been honored at school assemblies, and entries have advanced to district-level judging — reflecting strong student engagement in the arts.

FAQ

Q1: Are there any extra activities at Hickory Elementary?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in programs that help them with their academic and creative goals.

Q2. Do students have the chance to be leaders?

Ans. Students can take on roles in the classroom or join groups that help them lead.

Q3. How does the school help new students?

Ans. Activities to help students get used to their new school and support from their peers make the transition easier.

Q4. Do you plan events for families to get involved?

Ans. The school puts on events that get families involved and bring people together in the community.

Q5. Is technology used in the classroom?

Ans. Digital tools are used in everyday lessons to make them better.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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