Van Deene Avenue Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Torrance, California 90502 · Los Angeles Unified
#2747 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#33765 of 50,301 nationally
About Van Deene Avenue Elementary
Van Deene Avenue Elementary is a public elementary located in Torrance, in the Los Angeles Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 320 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 37.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2747th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (56th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 320.
There are 33 schools in Torrance; Van Deene Avenue Elementary ranks 31st of 32 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)80.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.3
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 Van Deene Avenue Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Van Deene Avenue Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Halldale Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
425 students · 1.3 km away
Stephen M. White Middle
Carson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,423 students · 1.3 km away
Carson Street Elementary
Carson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
623 students · 1.4 km away
Meyler Street Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
603 students · 1.6 km away
Caroldale Learning Community
Carson · Public elementary · Grades K–8
620 students · 1.8 km away
Carson Senior High
Carson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,407 students · 2.2 km away
Academies of Education and Empowerment at Carson High
Carson · Public high · Grades 9–12
474 students · 2.2 km away
Academy of Medical Arts at Carson High
Carson · Public high · Grades 9–12
438 students · 2.2 km away
Dolores Street Elementary
Carson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
370 students · 2.4 km away
Two Hundred Thirty-Second Place Elementary
Carson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
413 students · 2.7 km away
Similar schools
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320 students
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320 students
Shasta Meadows Elementary
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320 students
Grand Oaks Elementary
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320 students
Casa de Oro Elementary
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320 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Van Deene Avenue Elementary a good school?
Van Deene Avenue Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 37.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2747 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 Van Deene Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Van Deene Avenue Elementary ranks #2747 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #33765 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Van Deene Avenue Elementary?
Van Deene Avenue Elementary had 320 students in 2025.
Is Van Deene Avenue Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Van Deene Avenue Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Van Deene Avenue Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Van Deene Avenue Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.