Top Rankings
San Carlos Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,628 students in San Carlos Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in San Carlos Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
2,628 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
144 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
San Carlos Elementary School District, which is ranked #58 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#51 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
49%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
551 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
21%
12%
# Hispanic Students
398 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
56%
# Black Students
15 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,263 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
48%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
383 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
15%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
310
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
299
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
304
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
271
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
279
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
304
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
289
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
265
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
307
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,087 is higher than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,084 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,087
$19,806
Spending / Student
$17,084
$18,241
Best San Carlos Elementary School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arundel Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Arundel Rd.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7311
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7311
Grades: K-3
| 353 students
Rank: #22.
White Oaks Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1901 White Oak Way
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7317
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7317
Grades: K-3
| 244 students
Rank: #33.
Mariposa
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
750 Dartmouth Ave.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 832-4201
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 832-4201
Grades: 4-5
| 304 students
Rank: #44.
Tierra Linda Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
750 Dartmouth Ave.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7370
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7370
Grades: 6-8
| 445 students
Rank: #55.
Heather Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2757 Melendy Dr.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7303
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7303
Grades: K-3
| 266 students
Rank: #66.
Brittan Acres Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2000 Belle Ave.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7307
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7307
Grades: K-3
| 321 students
Rank: #77.
Central Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
757 Cedar St.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7321
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7321
Grades: 6-8
| 416 students
Rank: #88.
Arroyo
(Math: 64% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1710 Arroyo Ave.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 632-8300
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 632-8300
Grades: 4-5
| 279 students
Rank: n/an/a
San Carlos Student Services Preschool
Special Education School
1200 Industrial Rd. Unit 9
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 590-5947
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 590-5947
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to San Carlos Elementary School District?
San Carlos Elementary School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,628 students.
What is the rank of San Carlos Elementary School District?
San Carlos Elementary School District is ranked #58 out of 1,167 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in San Carlos Elementary School District?
48% of San Carlos Elementary School District students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Carlos Elementary School District?
San Carlos Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is San Carlos Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,084 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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