Towne Avenue Elementary School

18924 Towne Ave.
Carson, CA 90746
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Towne Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
263 students
This chart displays total students of Towne Avenue Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Towne Avenue Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

Towne Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
This School
State Level (CA)
#3962 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Towne Avenue Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Towne Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Towne Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Towne Avenue Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
(21-22)
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Towne Avenue Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
(21-22)
3%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Towne Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
(21-22)
75%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Towne Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
(21-22)
13%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Towne Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
(21-22)
1%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Towne Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
(21-22)
3%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Towne Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Two or more races
(21-22)
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Towne Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Towne Avenue Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
58%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Towne Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
21%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Towne Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Towne Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Towne Avenue Elementary School is ranked #3962 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Towne Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Towne Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Longfellow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Towne Avenue Elementary School?
263 students attend Towne Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Towne Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Towne Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Towne Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Towne Avenue Elementary School part of?
Towne Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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