Carmel River Elementary School

Monte Verde St. And 15th Ave.
Carmel, CA 93922

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Rating

10/

Top 10%

Tel: (831) 624-4609

www.carmelunified.org

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Carmel River Elementary School serves 402 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Carmel River Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 402 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Carmel River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Carmel River Elementary School's student population of 402 students has declined by 12% over five school years.

The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

402 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

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School Rankings

Carmel River Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Carmel River Elementary School is 0.54, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#328 out of 3649 schools
(Top 10%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

60-64%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

72%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

19:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

11%

12%

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Hispanic

12%

56%

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Black

White

65%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

11%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.54

0.63

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Eligible for Free Lunch

53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Carmel Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carmel River Elementary School's ranking?

Carmel River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Carmel River Elementary School?

402 students attend Carmel River Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

65% of Carmel River Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Carmel River Elementary School?

Carmel River Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Carmel River Elementary School offer ?

Carmel River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Carmel River Elementary School part of?

Carmel River Elementary School is part of Carmel Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Date

Spring Break

April 10, 2023 (Monday)

Last Day of School

June 02, 2023 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 402 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education