Fern Elementary School

1314 Fern Avenue

School District

Torrance Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:22
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on September 01, 2024

We have sent three kids to Fern and have loved each experience. The staff is excellent. The teachers and administrators are amazing. Could not recommend the is school more.
Submitted by other on July 29, 2024

This school has a great atmosphere that is student centered. The principal and counselor meet the kids at the front door daily. My kids want to go to school, and have a fun time there. The teachers care, and the work seems to be appropriate and not too much.
Submitted by other on June 09, 2023

I love this school it is amazing!!
Submitted by other on April 21, 2021

This school has a great feel to it. The families are involved, students want to come to school, and the teachers and administration are regularly visible and easy to talk to.
Submitted by other on May 12, 2020

This school has a great family friendly feel and approach. The Principal and Counselor meet the kids daily at the front door. My kids actually want to go to school.
Submitted by parent on February 12, 2019

Too much bullying at this school and not enough teacher involvement.
Submitted by parent on August 21, 2018

Excellent school, excellent staff and teachers. Very dedicated principal too, we love this school
Submitted by parent on February 06, 2018

Fern is a great school! Principal Mabry and the teachers are all wonderful and very effective! My daughter is very happy with her school.
Submitted by other on November 19, 2015

I was very impressed with the help I received from the woman at the front office as well as the tour. She answered all my questions, provided me with the school newsletter, information about after school activities, and care options. My neighbors' children attend Fern and speak highly about the quality of education and attentiveness of the teachers and staff. I love that the maximum # of students per class is only 27 which is almost as low as most private schools. Also, since the school was recently remodeled, it looks amazing. There is an entire classroom with computers. I am looking forward to having my kids attend Fern Elementary.
Submitted by parent on February 23, 2015

I have one child who recently graduated from Fern, and one is currently attending fourth grade. Fern is an amazing school. The teachers and new principle are the best! Everyone is kind, and caring. It is located in a great neighboorhood, and is in a wonderfull community as a whole with the local library and police station not far from campus. The campus is beautiful with the new building and all the newest technology. I consider the teachers friends over the years, and they are always putting the children first. Cant say enough great things about this school. Go Falcons!!!
Submitted by parent on December 18, 2014

Fern is a great school. The teachers care about students and provide great instruction. The new principal is fabulous and has brought energy and fun to the new year. I am so happy that my daughter is a Falcon.
Submitted by parent on October 16, 2014

Great school, great staff!!! They are focused on the children and learning. They love to have fun while learning and think of it as a external family of kids.
Submitted by parent on April 20, 2014

I agree with the comment on the front office staff, they are rude and unprofessional but what concerns me the most is that the lady who is supposed to monitor the children ging in and out is always busy chit chatting leaving the kids to do whatever I don't recommend this school
Submitted by other on November 05, 2013

front office staff is very rude and unprofessional. class sizes are huge 30+ student teacher ratio and children are treated as a number rather than valuable voice.
Submitted by teacher on August 02, 2013

Fern Elementary School is a Title 1, multicultural school with approximately 500 students. Our main building is a registered landmark. In addition to that we have just added a new facility containing 16 classrooms. These new classrooms are equip with SmartBoards and multiple computer stations and hook-ups. The dedicated staff of educators is continually striving for excellence in learning by developing programs that will inspire the next generation of problem solvers, innovators, and game changers. Our teachers work hard to create, lay, and build a solid foundation of thinking and learning for all students. The Fern PTA (Parent Teacher Association) continues the tradition of a strong and active organization that supports all areas of fun and learning for the teachers and students. Parent volunteers are an energetic and vital part of our school. Together with teachers volunteers support the learning environment for students both during the day and after school hours. This year Fern Elementary is moving into the newly adopted Common Core Standards. As we move forward we are committed to excellence in learning for all.
Submitted by parent on June 18, 2012

I am rating the Fern School with 5 stars bases on the following teachers, my daughters attended from 2nd to 5th grades, they had many outstanding teachers, 2nd Grade Mrs. Garrison / Mrs Vega, Mrs Tenille, 3rd grade Ms. Hagen & Mrs Tenille, 4th grade (no comments) - 5th grade Mrs. Ahola & Mrs Byars - also Ms Williams (terrific teacher) - All this teachers have a great attitude, spirit of teaching, my girls were looking forward to come to school, learn, and challenge themself.
Submitted by parent on October 30, 2011

My family has had a great time at Fern Elementary. We have had excellent teachers that my children have loved and I have appreciated. We like the smaller enrollment and feel like we are part of a tight community of friends. The construction is unfortunate, but the kids are not bothered and have quickly adjusted to the space limitations. I look forward to the new building and many more great years at Fern.
Submitted by parent on June 07, 2011

The principal of the school is unprofessional and lacks compassion. She is inconsistent in her disciplinary actions and is unwilling to work with parents when special circumstances arise.
Submitted by other on October 09, 2010

This is the elementary school that I went to and now my niece and nephew are going there. Unfortunately like many schools the facility could use some work but overall I think the children could use some TLC wether it be scool books, a special day for them on or off campus... I just feel that they deserve something special to happen for and to them. Everyone needs to feel special and I think this will help the many children and teachers their. They are remodeling the school cafateria and they say that will be over a year to do. Sadly to say they are having a few different lunch breaks with various age groups and they are not able to enjoy the play yard as they should. Please pick this school...
Submitted by parent on May 18, 2010

Fern has many dedicated teachers who are passionate about the children's education.