Anza Elementary First Day of School

The first day at Anza Elementary is a mix of excitement and nerves for students and parents alike. Many families make it a tradition to snap a first-day photo on the front steps or at the school gate before drop-off - a keepsake that's easy to take for granted and impossible to recreate later. Teachers spend the morning helping students find their seats, learn classroom routines, and meet their new classmates rather than diving straight into lessons. Plan for a slower drop-off: parents tend to linger a little longer than usual, especially for kindergartners stepping onto campus for the first time.

Over the last 3 years, conditions on the first day of school have varied: in 2025 it was overcast with a high of 83°F and low of 63°F; in 2024 it was mainly clear with a high of 84°F and low of 61°F; and in 2023 there was rain with a high of 76°F and low of 68°F (1.70 of rain). Late August weather in this area can range from overcast marine layer mornings to warm, sunny afternoons, so it's worth checking the forecast the week before.

On August 20, sunrise is at 6:17 AM and sunset is at 7:35 PM. With school typically running from around 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, students will have full daylight for the entire school day - the sun is well up before the morning bell and stays light well past dismissal. Along the South Bay coast, a morning marine layer is common in late August but typically burns off by mid-morning.

Anza Elementary is located at 21400 Ellinwood Dr., Torrance, CA 90503. It is part of Torrance Unified.

Anza Elementary serves students in Kindergarten through 5th grade.

Anza Elementary has approximately 600 students.

Anza Elementary is part of Torrance Unified, which serves Torrance and the surrounding area.