Serving 19 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carrisa Plains Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carrisa Plains Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Carrisa Plains Elementary School's student population of 19 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Carrisa Plains Elementary School is 0.44, which is less 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)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
32%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
68%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Carrisa Plains Elementary School?
19 students attend Carrisa Plains Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Carrisa Plains Elementary School students are White, and 32% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carrisa Plains Elementary School?
Carrisa Plains Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Carrisa Plains Elementary School offer ?
Carrisa Plains Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Carrisa Plains Elementary School part of?
Carrisa Plains Elementary School is part of Atascadero Unified School District.
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