Seaside Elementary is a public school in Torrance that serves grades K–5 and has about 570 students. The student–teacher ratio is about 25:1. The school has a wide range of students and puts a lot of emphasis on strong basic skills in math and reading. To meet different academic needs, classroom instruction often includes collaborative learning, structured reading programs and different types of help. About 78% of students meet or exceed proficiency in both math and reading which is a very good academic performance. In addition to core academics, Seaside Elementary encourages activities that help the students be creative, solve problems and make friends. Family involvement and a positive campus climate are two things that make a supportive learning environment. Like other public schools, Seaside Elementary gets the same amount of money from the state and the local government.Seaside Elementary is known for its consistently high academic performance and balanced approach to elementary education in a well-established neighborhood, making it one of the top schools in California.