Serving 344 students in grades Kindergarten-6, C. Roy Carmichael Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: C. Roy Carmichael Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Portola, CA, covering approximately 2,103.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the zone edge being about 30.7 miles and the furthest edge reaching 69.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
C. Roy Carmichael Elementary School's student population of 344 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
344 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
C. Roy Carmichael Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C. Roy Carmichael Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4742 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
32%
56%
White
55%
20%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)85.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C. Roy Carmichael Elementary School's ranking?
C. Roy Carmichael Elementary School is ranked #4742 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend C. Roy Carmichael Elementary School?
344 students attend C. Roy Carmichael Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of C. Roy Carmichael Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of C. Roy Carmichael Elementary School?
C. Roy Carmichael Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does C. Roy Carmichael Elementary School offer ?
C. Roy Carmichael Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is C. Roy Carmichael Elementary School part of?
C. Roy Carmichael Elementary School is part of Plumas Unified School District.
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