Howard Wood Elementary
Torrance, CA · Torrance Unified · Grades K-5
1,696th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 70%▼ Declining
Howard Wood Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Howard Wood Elementary 1,696th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 70% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 75th in 2015 to 70th in 2025 — declining.
Howard Wood Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 159 students tested
Howard Wood Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 379 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 36.9% | 49.3% | ▲ 12.4 pts | |
| Asian | 17.4% | 20.8% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| White | 25.4% | 16.4% | ▼ 9.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 12.0% | 9.0% | ▼ 3.0 pts | |
| Black | 7.0% | 2.9% | ▼ 4.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 1.3% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Howard Wood Elementary
Typical home value $995K in zip 90501 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Howard Wood Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8John Adams ElementaryTorrance Unified · 0.3 mi away1,593rd of 5,659
ELA 58% · Math 51% - 7Torrance ElementaryTorrance Unified · 0.8 mi away1,844th of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 50% - 9Lomita Math/Science/Technology MagnetLos Angeles Unified · 0.8 mi away1,035th of 5,659
ELA 64% · Math 63% - 9Hickory ElementaryTorrance Unified · 0.9 mi away749th of 5,659
ELA 67% · Math 71% - 6President Avenue ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 1.2 mi away2,790th of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 39% - 5Harbor City ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 1.7 mi away2,863rd of 5,659
ELA 43% · Math 36% - 8Fern ElementaryTorrance Unified · 1.7 mi away1,421st of 5,659
ELA 56% · Math 58% - 4Meyler Street ElementaryLos Angeles Unified · 1.7 mi away3,662nd of 5,659
ELA 34% · Math 31%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Howard Wood Elementary in?
Howard Wood Elementary is part of the Torrance Unified district in Torrance, California.
Is Howard Wood Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Howard Wood Elementary 1,696th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 70% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Howard Wood Elementary?
Hispanic 49%, Asian 21%, White 16%, Two or more races 9% (379 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Howard Wood Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90501 is $995K 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.