- Torrance Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Howard Wood Elementary (1140:1 vs. 328:1).
- Torrance Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Howard Wood Elementary (178 vs. 75).
- Torrance Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Howard Wood Elementary (46 vs. 31).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Torrance Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Howard Wood Elementary (178 vs. 75).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Howard Wood Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Torrance Elementary (4 vs. 1).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Torrance Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Howard Wood Elementary (46 vs. 31).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Torrance Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Howard Wood Elementary (1140:1 vs. 328:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Torrance Elementary
$15,036.51
Howard Wood Elementary
$15,036.51
Local revenue share
Torrance Elementary
34.6%
Howard Wood Elementary
34.6%
State revenue share
Torrance Elementary
58.5%
Howard Wood Elementary
58.5%
Federal revenue share
Torrance Elementary
7%
Howard Wood Elementary
7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Torrance Elementary
14.6%
Howard Wood Elementary
14.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Poverty rate
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Unemployment rate
Los Angeles County
5.8%
Los Angeles County
5.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.