Arlington Elementary School

17800 Van Ness Avenue

School District

Torrance Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:24
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on January 19, 2024

The principal at this school is condescending, dismissive and discriminatory. All they care about is school funding and perfect attendance. Families receive no support if there are any issues. If your student is struggling or performing below grade level, this is not the school for them.
Submitted by other on June 09, 2023

Don’t recommend this school to anyone they will discriminate against you and your child, if you are not up to their level education wise, because it effects the school income and that’s all they truly care about
Submitted by parent on April 02, 2014

I have two kids here, and I can't imagine them being anywhere else. My son excels in Math and Science and is well above his reading level. I use to think that they give the kids too much homework, but now am very grateful for how much they push because my son is challenged and it will only benefit him later on. Our little girl is in the Torrance Tykes program with Mrs. Ramaley, who is amazing with the kids and her assistants/aids are pretty darn awesome. Our daughter knows her alphabet and numbers and continually surprises us with what she learns everyday. We love it here.
Submitted by parent on July 29, 2013

Arlington is a great school and the management truly cares about its students. The teachers are wonderful and caring about all students. As a stay at home mom, I am at the school more than most, I see just how much everyone from the principal on down cares.
Submitted by teacher on July 08, 2013

Principal is not in it for the children, test scores are plunging. Special Ed teachers have been pulled from this school due to poor teaching skills and no patience for special needs kids. Many wonderful devoted teachers, but being led by a leader who is only concerned with self achievement and recognition. Looks down on other staff members and does not work as a team. Not the place to send your child.
Submitted by parent on May 18, 2010

My grandniece attends Arlington in the special education classes. Her teacher Ms. Crossley and the rest of the staff are wonderful. Even though it takes her longer to learn something, the staff has given her the confidence to try and to learn -- very important.