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Walteria Elementary

24456 Madison St., Torrance, CA, 90505

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 27 of 6840 in California

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About Walteria Elementary

Walteria Elementary is a public elementary school in Torrance that serves grades K–5. It has about 660 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 25 to 1. The school has a lot of different kinds of students and is known for being a welcoming place to learn and for having a strong academic focus. Small-group instruction and targeted interventions help with teaching that focuses on building literacy, understanding math concepts and critical thinking. About 88% of students are good at math and 87% are good at reading, which is a very high level of academic success. Walteria Elementary also gets students involved by giving them extra activities, group projects and programs that help them develop healthy connections with others. Family and community involvement creates an excellent school culture that is positive and connected. Walteria Elementary is a public school that receives money from the state and local governments to improve education system for the students. It is well-known for its consistently high academic performance and well-rounded education, making it one of the top schools in California.

Walteria Elementary Contact Information

Address

24456 Madison St., Torrance, CA, 90505

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Phone

(310) 533-4487

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Website

tusd.org

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 88%
Reading 87%
State average proficiency is 88% in Math and 87% in Reading.
26
Full-time Teachers
25 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
658
Total Students
$112601
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 27 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Walteria 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
🎓
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 22.34%
Asian 46.81%
Hispanic 17.48%
Black 0.3%
Two+ Races 13.07%
Native Am. 0%
White
22.34%
Asian
46.81%
Hispanic
17.48%
Black
0.3%
Two+ Races
13.07%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 658
48.48%
319 Female
51.52%
339 Male

Student Population

658 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

658 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Walteria Elementary is consistently recognized for strong academic performance and school quality, It receives an “A” grade on school rating platforms and ranks among the top public elementary schools in Torrance Unified School District based on proficiency rates and overall student outcomes.

FAQ

Q1. Are there activities after school at Walteria Elementary?

Ans. After school, students may be able to take part in enrichment or fun activities.

Q2: What does the school do to help students stay healthy?

Ans. Wellness programs and support staff help meet students' social and emotional needs.

Q3. Do students use technology to learn?

Ans. Digital tools are used to make classroom lessons better.

Q4. Can parents take part in school activities?

Families are encouraged to take part in activities and volunteer work.

Q5. Are there programs that help people grow as people?

Ans. Character education activities help kids learn how to be responsible and respectful.

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

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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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