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Edison Elementary

Q: Is Edison Elementary a good school?

Edison Elementary ranks 1721 st of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

1721^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 5,857 California Elementary Schools

Better than 71% of California elementary schools

Summary

Edison Elementary is a K-5 public school serving 466 students in the Torrance Unified School District, consistently rated as a solidly above-average school within California.

The school has a remarkable strength in student attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 5.1%, which is significantly lower than the district and state averages and better than most nearby schools like Evelyn Carr Elementary and Mark Twain Elementary. Academically, Edison's test scores generally exceed state averages, and the school shows particular effectiveness in supporting English Language Learners and students with special needs. However, its statewide ranking has seen a recent decline, and academic performance trails higher-performing schools within its own district, such as Arlington Elementary and Lincoln Elementary.

Compared to schools in other districts, Edison operates cost-effectively, achieving competitive results with lower per-student spending than schools in the Lawndale Elementary district. Key areas for attention include a recent drop in test scores, a performance gap in upper-grade mathematics, and ensuring strong growth for all student groups. Overall, Edison is a school with a strong foundation of student engagement and effective support for diverse learners.

466

Students ?

26.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,791

Per pupil spending ?

43.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3800 182Nd St.
Torrance, CA 90504-4837

(310) 533-4513

District: Torrance Unified

Students who attend Edison Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Philip Magruder Middle
High:	North High

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

46.1%

Asian:

20.8%

White:

16.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 77th percentile in 2013 → 71st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (50% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Above the California median (71st percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 6 percentile points since 2013

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Near the bottom of Torrance Unified's ranking

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school50%

District avg62%

California avg41%

1,721^st of 5,857

California public elementary schools ?

Top 29%▼ down 4 pts since 2015

From top 26% (2015) to top 29% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

15^th of 17Elementary Schools in the Torrance Unified

204^th of 1,543Torrance Unified among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	67.4	1721 of 5857	70.6%	★★★★☆
2024	74.3	1396 of 5869	76.2%	★★★★☆
2023	78.7	1213 of 5859	79.3%	★★★★☆
2022	72.8	1491 of 5883	74.7%	★★★★☆
2019	74.4	1409 of 5789	75.7%	★★★★☆
2018	74.8	1369 of 5662	75.8%	★★★★☆
2017	74.6	1354 of 5692	76.2%	★★★★☆
2016	73.2	1388 of 5614	75.3%	★★★★☆
2015	71.2	1448 of 5611	74.2%	★★★★☆
2013	75.5	1297 of 5530	76.5%	★★★★☆
2012	75.8	1228 of 5390	77.2%	★★★★☆
2011	61.2	1949 of 5377	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	62.6	1850 of 5314	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	70.6	1410 of 5193	72.8%	★★★★☆
2008	81.0	922 of 5113	82.0%	★★★★☆
2007	79.2	1002 of 5113	80.4%	★★★★☆
2006	71.3	1280 of 4818	73.4%	★★★★☆
2005	70.6	1307 of 4822	72.9%	★★★★☆
2004	74.2	1146 of 4809	76.2%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	49.8	761 of 1203	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	56.8	656 of 1205	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	68.7	435 of 1190	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.7	677 of 1154	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	37.9	838 of 1149	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	33.5	828 of 1071	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2022	82.0	269 of 2227	87.9%	★★★★☆
2019	92.6	133 of 2585	94.9%	★★★★★
2018	93.9	102 of 2128	95.2%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2022	98.7	45 of 3311	98.6%	★★★★★
2018	83.4	280 of 3246	91.4%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	57.0	2097 of 5597	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	72.4	1387 of 5612	75.3%	★★★★☆
2023	77.7	1188 of 5609	78.8%	★★★★☆
2022	73.2	1388 of 5635	75.4%	★★★★☆
2019	73.4	1359 of 5492	75.3%	★★★★☆
2018	75.2	1281 of 5413	76.3%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	78.6	804 of 5107	84.3%	★★★★☆
2024	89.0	390 of 5107	92.4%	★★★★★
2023	87.1	464 of 5087	90.9%	★★★★★
2022	83.5	612 of 5084	88.0%	★★★★☆
2019	79.5	729 of 4963	85.3%	★★★★☆
2018	83.1	563 of 4830	88.3%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	61.2	1788 of 5460	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.3	1667 of 5517	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	74.9	997 of 5363	81.4%	★★★★☆
2022	73.4	1020 of 5264	80.6%	★★★★☆
2019	69.2	1228 of 5173	76.3%	★★★★☆
2018	87.7	377 of 5084	92.6%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	73.6	1353 of 5628	76.0%	★★★★☆
2024	73.0	1363 of 5643	75.8%	★★★★☆
2023	77.1	1215 of 5638	78.4%	★★★★☆
2022	68.7	1580 of 5663	72.1%	★★★★☆
2019	67.6	1612 of 5510	70.7%	★★★★☆
2018	70.8	1454 of 5431	73.2%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	66.6	627 of 2847	78.0%	★★★★☆
2024	82.3	307 of 2635	88.3%	★★★★☆
2023	66.0	537 of 2420	77.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	45.4	1523 of 2598	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.1	1682 of 2651	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.1	1319 of 2661	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.7	1616 of 2726	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	52.4	1481 of 2834	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	54.4	1375 of 2737	49.8%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2022)99th percentile+24 vs school

Disabled (2022)88th percentile+13 vs school

Hispanic (2025)84th percentile+14 vs school

Special Education (2025)78th percentile+7 vs school

Male (2025)76th percentile+5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)67th percentile-3 vs school

Female (2025)63rd percentile-8 vs school

White (2025)41st percentile-29 vs school

Asian (2025)37th percentile-34 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy54%+5 vs state

Mathematics50%+13 vs state

Science42%+10 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, September 16, 2024

We have been a part of the Edison Elementary family for 3 years now, and we have loved our experience. From the very first time we reached out to Principal Okazaki to express our interest in having our son attend, to the warm greetings by staff every morning, to the way our daughter was welcomed a year later, we have felt welcomed, valued, and very much a part of the Eagle family. The teachers are wonderful, caring and supportive, providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for our children to thrive, the staff know everyone by name and go out of their way to treat kids with care. The programming and events are thoughtfully planned (STEAM competitions, multicultural week, October family nights, movie nights are faves), offering diverse opportunities for learning and community engagement. The communication from the school is consistent and clear, ensuring that we as parents and families are in the loop. It’s no surprise that Edison was voted the best in South Bay—this school is truly a gem, and we feel fortunate to be part of it! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Edison Elementary is an amazing school with a diverse campus. The principal, Mrs. Okazaki is attentive and engages directly with the students and families. My children are eager to attend school everyday and always excited to participate in school sponsored activities. Ex: family fun night, harvest festival and STEM fairs. The curriculum exceeds our expectations as I our children are excelling on a levels. I’d definitely recommend Edison Elementary. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Edison is a great school! The principle Mrs. Okazaki is very kind and easy to reach, staff is always friendly & teachers are nice and responsive. My daughter has attended Edison since Kinder to 5th grade and her brother will soon join the Edison Family :) Overall, Edison is a wonderful school and I would highly recomment to any parent. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, June 12, 2021

I am so happy to had had my daughter go to the Edison Elemntary School. This is a great school,great teachers and an awesome principal and staff. Now that my daughter is graduating we will miss all of you. Thank you so much for your great work. She will always be an eagle! Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, September 5, 2020

We love Edison Elementary and are so happy to be part of it. The teachers and staff are always so helpful with queries or concerns you might have. Ms. Okazaki is a wonderful principal and we are so happy that she is an important part of the Edison family. Communicating with her or the staff it’s very easy. All the communication lines are always open! She teaches the kids about having good behavior characteristics and to show respect and kindness to the peers. The different online platforms used to communicate with parents is commendable. You can never miss any important information. We love our Edison family. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Located in a safe & quiet neighborhood. Kids are always happy and teachers are great - most have Masters Degree credentials. Love the fact that they are heavy on old school books and pencils style teaching and at the same time, this school is heavily invested in new technology each kid has a Chromebook in their classrooms. Starting as early as the 1st grade, they are taught how to type and learn internet, computer lingo, coding, and some even submit homework online. JUST AMAZING level of modern curriculum structure. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, June 24, 2019

have two children who attend this school currently. One is a first grader who also went here as a kindergartener and I also have a kindergartener here. I have been completely satisfied and impressed with all aspects of this elementary school thus far and highly recommend it as a great place for learning and developing for anyone's child. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)				% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Edison Elementary	Public	K-5	3800 182Nd St.	Torrance	90504	Los Angeles County	Torrance Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 533-4513	466	18	26.4	43.3%	76 (16.3%)	27 (5.8%)	215 (46.1%)	97 (20.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	48 (10.3%)	67.4	1721^st of 5857 public elementary schools	70.6%		74.3	1396^th of 5869 public elementary schools	76.2%	325	42.5	42.5	51.5	52.3	56.3	53.5	52.9	53.7	45.0	50.2	98.3						$16,791	$737	$16,054
Yukon Elementary	Public	K-5	17815 Yukon Ave.	Torrance	90504	Los Angeles County	Torrance Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 533-4477	296	13	22.3	45.9%	53 (17.9%)	18 (6.1%)	152 (51.4%)	55 (18.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	16 (5.4%)	67.5	1713^th of 5857 public elementary schools	70.8%		78.6	1219^th of 5869 public elementary schools	79.2%	494	45.5	45.5	47.2	51.2	54.6	51.0	47.2	51.2	63.6	54.3							$16,895	$816	$16,079
Evelyn Carr Elementary	Public	K-5	3404 West 168th St.	Torrance	90504	Los Angeles County	Torrance Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 533-4467	483	20	24.0	43.9%	61 (12.6%)	40 (8.3%)	292 (60.5%)	57 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (6.6%)	66.9	1745^th of 5857 public elementary schools	70.2%		55.4	2266^th of 5869 public elementary schools	61.4%	521	38.5	38.5	65.1	38.9	59.6	56.3	58.1	38.9	50.0	50.5	96.8						$16,752	$794	$15,958
William Green Elementary	Public	K-5	4520 West 168th St.	Lawndale	90260	Los Angeles County	Lawndale Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 370-3585	516	21	24.5	88.0%	18 (3.5%)	25 (4.8%)	430 (83.3%)	24 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.7%)	39.9	3222^nd of 5857 public elementary schools	45.0%		32.6	3727^th of 5869 public elementary schools	36.5%	505	23.0	23.0	45.5	41.7	46.9	44.8	41.0	31.4	23.0	31.1	97.2				97.2		$26,812	$1,903	$24,909
Arlington Elementary	Public	K-5	17800 Van Ness Ave.	Torrance	90504	Los Angeles County	Torrance Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 533-4510	594	23	26.2	39.2%	46 (7.7%)	13 (2.2%)	231 (38.9%)	221 (37.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	80 (13.5%)	89.4	699^th of 5857 public elementary schools	88.1%		93.8	445^th of 5869 public elementary schools	92.4%	254	58.8	58.8	61.6	69.3	70.9	67.2	70.9	78.7	65.0	71.8							$16,672	$675	$15,997
Washington Elementary	Public	K-5	1100 Lilienthal Ln.	Redondo Beach	90278	Los Angeles County	Redondo Beach Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 798-8641	776	30	25.8	18.0%	219 (28.2%)	24 (3.1%)	289 (37.2%)	134 (17.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	108 (13.9%)	90	658^th of 5857 public elementary schools	88.8%		90.8	647^th of 5869 public elementary schools	89.0%	11	63.1	63.1	69.3	67.5	71.3	69.4	74.7	59.8	75.2	70.5	97.2		97.9				$14,544	$1,230	$13,314
Lincoln Elementary	Public	K-5	2418 West 166th St.	Torrance	90504	Los Angeles County	Torrance Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 533-4464	418	17	24.5	43.5%	40 (9.6%)	15 (3.6%)	173 (41.4%)	138 (33.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	50 (12.0%)	93.8	413^th of 5857 public elementary schools	92.9%		95.4	317^th of 5869 public elementary schools	94.6%	96	59.1	59.1	79.0	75.4	72.7	75.5	84.2	81.5	68.2	77.7							$16,799	$674	$16,125
Madison Elementary	Public	K-5	2200 MacKay Ln.	Redondo Beach	90278	Los Angeles County	Redondo Beach Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 798-8623	476	19	25.0	27.1%	181 (38.0%)	14 (2.9%)	133 (27.9%)	69 (14.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (16.4%)	87.4	804^th of 5857 public elementary schools	86.3%		88.1	812^th of 5869 public elementary schools	86.2%	8	64.5	64.5	61.5	57.1	72.4	64.3	71.8	64.3	68.4	68.6							$14,788	$1,220	$13,568
Mark Twain Elementary	Public	K-5	3728 West 154th St.	Lawndale	90260	Los Angeles County	Lawndale Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 675-9134	585	24	24.3	65.5%	55 (9.4%)	24 (4.1%)	431 (73.7%)	33 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (7.2%)	76.3	1324^th of 5857 public elementary schools	77.4%		82	1073^rd of 5869 public elementary schools	81.7%	251	46.9	46.9	60.6	51.7	63.0	58.4	72.7	46.6	55.6	59.0							$25,158	$1,655	$23,503
William Anderson Elementary	Public	K-5	4130 West 154th St.	Lawndale	90260	Los Angeles County	Lawndale Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 676-0197	572	23	24.8	89.7%	10 (1.7%)	37 (6.5%)	452 (79.0%)	50 (8.7%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.7%)	16 (2.8%)	51.4	2529^th of 5857 public elementary schools	56.8%		62.2	1972^nd of 5869 public elementary schools	66.4%	557	29.7	29.7	42.7	57.0	44.4	48.3	47.9	40.2	31.9	40.1	95.2	97.1	98.1	97.1	96.2	98.1	$26,957	$2,318	$24,639

Frequently Asked Questions about Edison Elementary

What district is Edison Elementary in?

Torrance Unified

What schools do graduates of Edison Elementary attend?

Students who attend Edison Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Philip Magruder Middle
High : North High

Is Edison Elementary a good school?

Edison Elementary ranks 1721^st of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Edison Elementary?

Students at Edison Elementary are 46% Hispanic, 21% Asian, 16% White, 10% Two or more races, 6% African American.

How many students attend Edison Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 466 students attended Edison Elementary.

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