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Towers Elementary

5600 Towers St., Torrance, CA, 90503

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 172 of 6840 in California

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About Towers Elementary

Towers Elementary is a public school in Torrance for students in grades K–5. It has about 600 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 26:1. The school's academic program focuses on reading, writing, math and higher-order thinking skills. To meet the needs of each student and help them make steady progress, teachers use data-informed instruction and small-group learning. About 79% of students are good at math and 72% are good at reading, so their academic performance is good. Towers Elementary also has enrichment activities that help kids be creative, work together and solve problems. The school community is made up of people from all over the area, and it encourages a respectful and welcoming campus culture. A good learning environment includes family involvement and community involvement. Towers Elementary is a public school, so it gets money from the state and the local government. Towers Elementary is known for its strong academic results and its well-rounded approach to helping elementary school students, making it one of the top schools in California.

Towers Elementary Contact Information

Address

5600 Towers St., Torrance, CA, 90503

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Phone

(310) 533-4535

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Website

tusd.org

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 79%
Reading 72%
State average proficiency is 79% in Math and 72% in Reading.
23
Full-time Teachers
25 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
608
Total Students
$112601
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 172 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Towers 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
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:55 AM - 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:40 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.

Student Demographics

White 29.77%
Asian 33.88%
Hispanic 20.72%
Black 0.82%
Two+ Races 14.47%
Native Am. 0%
White
29.77%
Asian
33.88%
Hispanic
20.72%
Black
0.82%
Two+ Races
14.47%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 608
47.7%
290 Female
52.3%
318 Male

Student Population

608 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

608 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Towers Elementary School was named a 2025 California Distinguished School — one of the state’s most respected recognitions for academic excellence and positive school climate. This award highlights the school’s strong performance and its efforts to support student achievement and growth. The honor was announced by the California Department of Education and celebrated at a recognition event in Anaheim alongside other high-performing schools

FAQ

Q1. Does Towers Elementary offer activities outside of school?

Ans. Students can join clubs and enrichment programs that fit their interests.

Q2. How do students get help with their social and emotional needs?

Ans. Students learn social and emotional skills through counseling resources and lessons in the classroom.

Q3. Are there chances for students to be leaders?

Ans. Students can take on leadership roles, like being a classroom helper or a member of a student group.

Q4. How does the school talk to families?

Ans. Newsletters, digital platforms, and family meetings are all ways to share information.

Q5. Do school programs include partnerships with the community?

Ans. The school might work with groups in the community to make things better for students.

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
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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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
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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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