Serving 769 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 769 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Math Proficiency: 77%
- Reading Proficiency: 81%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary School's student population of 769 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
769 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)77%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)81%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
32%
12%
Hispanic
35%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
19%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary School often compared to?
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Caryn Elementary School, Terra Vista Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary School?
769 students attend Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary School?
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary School offer ?
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary School part of?
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary School is part of Etiwanda Elementary School District.
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