Joseph Arnold Elementary
Torrance, CA · Torrance Unified · Grades K-5
936th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 83%▼ Declining
Joseph Arnold Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Joseph Arnold Elementary 936th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 83% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 91th in 2015 to 83th in 2025 — declining.
Joseph Arnold Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 290 students tested
Joseph Arnold Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 604 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 52.6% | 42.9% | ▼ 9.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 18.3% | 21.5% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.3% | 14.7% | ▲ 11.4 pts | |
| White | 19.9% | 14.1% | ▼ 5.8 pts | |
| Black | 4.9% | 6.3% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Joseph Arnold Elementary
Typical home value $1.43M in zip 90505 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Joseph Arnold Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Seaside ElementaryTorrance Unified · 0.4 mi away624th of 5,659
ELA 73% · Math 70% - 10Anza ElementaryTorrance Unified · 1 mi away380th of 5,659
ELA 77% · Math 77% - 10Tulita ElementaryRedondo Beach Unified · 1.2 mi away309th of 5,659
ELA 75% · Math 82% - 9Hickory ElementaryTorrance Unified · 1.2 mi away749th of 5,659
ELA 67% · Math 71% - 10Alta Vista ElementaryRedondo Beach Unified · 1.3 mi away386th of 5,659
ELA 74% · Math 80% - 10Riviera ElementaryTorrance Unified · 1.4 mi away557th of 5,659
ELA 68% · Math 77% - –Sunrise Pre-SchoolPalos Verdes Peninsula Unified · 1.5 mi away
- 10Walteria ElementaryTorrance Unified · 1.6 mi away168th of 5,659
ELA 79% · Math 85%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Joseph Arnold Elementary in?
Joseph Arnold Elementary is part of the Torrance Unified district in Torrance, California.
Is Joseph Arnold Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Joseph Arnold Elementary 936th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 83% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Joseph Arnold Elementary?
Asian 43%, Hispanic 22%, Two or more races 15%, White 14% (604 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Joseph Arnold Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90505 is $1.43M 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.