Walteria Elementary
Torrance, CA · Torrance Unified · Grades K-5
168th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 97%▲ Improving
Walteria Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Walteria Elementary 168th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 97% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 90th in 2015 to 97th in 2025 — improving.
Walteria Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 296 students tested
Walteria Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 658 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 40.2% | 46.8% | ▲ 6.6 pts | |
| White | 30.6% | 22.3% | ▼ 8.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 16.4% | 17.5% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.7% | 13.1% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Black | 2.5% | 0.3% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Walteria Elementary
Typical home value $1.43M in zip 90505 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Walteria Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Sunrise Pre-SchoolPalos Verdes Peninsula Unified · 1 mi away
- 10Rancho Vista ElementaryPalos Verdes Peninsula Unified · 1.1 mi away232nd of 5,659
ELA 80% · Math 81% - 9Hickory ElementaryTorrance Unified · 1.6 mi away749th of 5,659
ELA 67% · Math 71% - 9Lomita Math/Science/Technology MagnetLos Angeles Unified · 1.6 mi away1,035th of 5,659
ELA 64% · Math 63% - 9Joseph Arnold ElementaryTorrance Unified · 1.6 mi away936th of 5,659
ELA 64% · Math 67% - 10Riviera ElementaryTorrance Unified · 1.6 mi away557th of 5,659
ELA 68% · Math 77% - 8John Adams ElementaryTorrance Unified · 1.6 mi away1,593rd of 5,659
ELA 58% · Math 51% - 9Seaside ElementaryTorrance Unified · 1.7 mi away624th of 5,659
ELA 73% · Math 70%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Walteria Elementary in?
Walteria Elementary is part of the Torrance Unified district in Torrance, California.
Is Walteria Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Walteria Elementary 168th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 97% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Walteria Elementary?
Asian 47%, White 22%, Hispanic 18%, Two or more races 13% (658 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Walteria 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.