Joseph Arnold Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Torrance, California 90505 · Torrance Unified
#797 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#11017 of 50,301 nationally
About Joseph Arnold Elementary
Joseph Arnold Elementary is a public elementary located in Torrance, in the Torrance Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 628 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 70.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 797th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (83th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 628.
There are 33 schools in Torrance; Joseph Arnold Elementary ranks 12th of 32 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)68%
- Reading proficiency (30%)69%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)29.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)24.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Joseph Arnold Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 24.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Joseph Arnold Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
LAUNCH Preschool
Torrance · Public other
· 69 m away
Seaside Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
548 students · 724 m away
Calle Mayor Middle
Torrance · Public middle · Grades 6–8
626 students · 977 m away
Jefferson Middle
Torrance · Public middle · Grades 6–8
674 students · 1.1 km away
South High
Torrance · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,734 students · 1.3 km away
Anza Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
613 students · 1.6 km away
Edward J. Richardson Middle
Torrance · Public middle · Grades 6–8
651 students · 1.6 km away
Tulita Elementary
Redondo Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
443 students · 1.8 km away
Madrona Middle
Torrance · Public middle · Grades 6–8
678 students · 1.8 km away
Hickory Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
847 students · 2.0 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Joseph Arnold Elementary a good school?
Joseph Arnold Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 70.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #797 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Joseph Arnold Elementary rank in California?
Joseph Arnold Elementary ranks #797 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #11017 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Joseph Arnold Elementary?
Joseph Arnold Elementary had 628 students in 2025.
Is Joseph Arnold Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Joseph Arnold Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Joseph Arnold Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Joseph Arnold Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.