Carmel River Elementary School
Tel:
(831) 624-4609
- Carmel River Elementary School serves 457 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Carmel River Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Carmel River Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Carmel River Elementary School's student population of 457 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 457 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Carmel River Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Carmel River Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #508 out of 9602 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 50% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | 1% |
Asian | 9% | 12% |
Hispanic | 11% | 54% |
Black | 1% | 5% |
White | 67% | 23% |
Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
Two or more races | 11% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.64 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 9% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Carmel Unified School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Carmel River Elementary School is Carmel High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Carmel Middle School (1.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Carmel Carmel High School Grades: 9-12 | 867 students
1.2 miles
3600 Ocean Ave.
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-1821 1.2 9-12 867 - Carmel Carmel Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 589 students
1.6 miles
4380 Carmel Valley Rd.
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-2785 1.6 6-8 589 - Monterey Monte Vista Grades: K-5 | 372 students
3.3 miles
251 Soledad Dr.
Monterey, CA 93942
(831) 392-3890 3.3 K-5 372 - Monterey Walter Colton Grades: 6-8 | 595 students
3.4 miles
100 Toda Vista Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1951 3.4 6-8 595 - Monterey La Mesa Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 447 students
3.7 miles
1 La Mesa Way
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1872 3.7 K-5 447
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