Fern Elementary
Torrance, CA · Torrance Unified · Grades K-5
1,421st of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 75%▲ Improving
Fern Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Fern Elementary 1,421st of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 75% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 68th in 2015 to 75th in 2025 — improving.
Fern Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 245 students tested
Fern Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 482 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 37.1% | 41.9% | ▲ 4.8 pts | |
| White | 25.2% | 25.1% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Asian | 21.9% | 21.0% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 10.5% | 9.1% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Black | 3.3% | 1.7% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.6% | 0.6% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Fern Elementary
Typical home value $1.30M in zip 90503 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Fern Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Hickory ElementaryTorrance Unified · 1.1 mi away749th of 5,659
ELA 67% · Math 71% - 7Torrance ElementaryTorrance Unified · 1.1 mi away1,844th of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 50% - 9Joseph Arnold ElementaryTorrance Unified · 1.7 mi away936th of 5,659
ELA 64% · Math 67% - 8Howard Wood ElementaryTorrance Unified · 1.7 mi away1,696th of 5,659
ELA 54% · Math 52% - 8Halldale ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 1.8 mi away1,687th of 5,659
ELA 56% · Math 51% - 10Anza ElementaryTorrance Unified · 1.9 mi away380th of 5,659
ELA 77% · Math 77% - 8John Adams ElementaryTorrance Unified · 1.9 mi away1,593rd of 5,659
ELA 58% · Math 51% - 9Victor ElementaryTorrance Unified · 2 mi away931st of 5,659
ELA 66% · Math 65%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Fern Elementary in?
Fern Elementary is part of the Torrance Unified district in Torrance, California.
Is Fern Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Fern Elementary 1,421st of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 75% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Fern Elementary?
Hispanic 42%, White 25%, Asian 21%, Two or more races 9% (482 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Fern Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90503 is $1.30M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.