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Van Deene Avenue Elementary

826 West Javelin St., Torrance, CA, 90502

Ranked 1680 of 7047 in California

Top schools in Torrance
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Van Deene Avenue Elementary

826 West Javelin St., Torrance, CA, 90502

About Van Deene Avenue Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 42%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 42% in Reading.
15
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
326
Total Students
$103753
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 3.99%
Asian 11.96%
Hispanic 76.07%
Black 4.6%
Two+ Races 2.45%
Native Am. 0%
White
3.99%
Asian
11.96%
Hispanic
76.07%
Black
4.6%
Two+ Races
2.45%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 326
52.76%
172 Female
47.24%
154 Male

Student Population

326 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

427 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Van Deene Avenue Elementary Contact Information

Address

826 West Javelin St., Torrance, CA, 90502

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Phone

(310) 320-8680

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TOP 1680 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
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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
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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.

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Latest News

Van Deene Avenue Elementary is introducing a Magnet Program focused on Art, Media, Music, and Entertainment (AMME) starting Fall 2025 — a major enrichment initiative designed to expand creative and STEAM-related learning opportunities for students. The program aims to blend rigorous academics with arts and media exposure to nurture creative talent and innovation.

FAQ

Q1. Does Van Deene Avenue Elementary School have activities for families to get involved in?

Ans. Yes, the school puts on events that get families involved and connected.

Q2. Are there ways to learn more than just in the classroom?

Ans. Students can look into enrichment programs that help them with their creative and academic interests.

Question 3: How does the school make the learning environment better?

Ans. Setting clear expectations and having programs that reward good behavior can help create a respectful environment.

Q4. Are parents able to volunteer on campus?

Ans. Families are often asked to help out with school events and activities.

Q5. Are health and wellness programs encouraged?

Ans. Programs that teach about health and encourage physical activity help people develop good habits.

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

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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