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#4219 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 44% in state

Yukon Elementary

Elementary School · Torrance Unified · Torrance, CA

A Torrance Unified elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

17815 Yukon Ave., Torrance, CA 90504

  • Math 61% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 58% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 25:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+14.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15.1 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+8.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25:1
District spending per student$15,134
Chronic Absenteeism20%

Students at Yukon Elementary score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency61%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency58%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 60% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
41%
2024
Math
61%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

42.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Yukon Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 39Some Transit
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,096/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Torrance), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$105,474

Median home value

$897,100

Median rent

$2,225/mo

College educated

45.3%

Homeownership

60.1%

Poverty rate

8.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90504; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Edison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.3K–50.4 mi492Compare →
Evelyn Carr ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.6K–50.6 mi432Compare →
Playhouse SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–10.6 mi17Compare →
St Catherine Laboure SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–80.7 mi369Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Torrance Unified

Schools in district
32
Rank in district
#25 of 30
District spending per student
$15,134NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Yukon Elementary is listed in Torrance Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Yukon Elementary

Yukon Elementary is a public elementary school in Torrance, CA, part of Torrance Unified, serving approximately 325 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 25:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,219 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Yukon Elementary

What grades does Yukon Elementary serve?

Yukon Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Yukon Elementary?

Yukon Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 325 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Yukon Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Yukon Elementary is 25:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Yukon Elementary rank in CA?

Yukon Elementary ranks #4,219 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Yukon Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Yukon Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Yukon Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Yukon Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Yukon Elementary a charter school?

No, Yukon Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Yukon Elementary a Title I school?

No, Yukon Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yukon Elementary?

42.2% of students at Yukon Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
325
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.0%
Area population (ZIP 90504)
33,321
Area average commute
26.2 min
Area median age
42
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90504; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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