Carnelian Elementary School

7105 Carnelian St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 441 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Carnelian Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% 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: 441 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : Carnelian Elementary serves the southern part of Rancho Cucamonga, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Families typically reside within a 5 to 10-minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.8 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Carnelian Elementary School's student population of 441 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
441 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar
School Motto
Inspiring Learners for a Lifetime

School Rankings

Carnelian Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carnelian Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1637 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)

Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

59%
34%

Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

61%
47%
40-44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1

Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
5%
12%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
56%
56%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
4%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
28%
20%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
7%
6%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
72%
0.61

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
15.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing

Sports

Colors
Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carnelian Elementary School's ranking?
Carnelian Elementary School is ranked #1637 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Carnelian Elementary School often compared to?
Carnelian Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alta Loma Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Carnelian Elementary School?
441 students attend Carnelian Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Carnelian Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carnelian Elementary School?
Carnelian Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Carnelian Elementary School offer ?
Carnelian Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Carnelian Elementary School part of?
Carnelian Elementary School is part of Alta Loma Elementary School District.

School Reviews

1   10/10/2025
Horrible they account you pulling your kid out from school and categorized it as tardy and my son has a chronic condition and noted in a nurses office still targeted to send me absence notice for 9 absences 5 late the 5 late is either DR appointment or he got hurt in school had to pick him up due to shortage of supervision proctors they are not late ... They have fire ants issues and he fell on an area they said that they cannot do anything about kids playing there he had big bites got really swollen he could have been allergic horrible procedures they have I have pictures to prove sad response
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 441 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : Carnelian Elementary serves the southern part of Rancho Cucamonga, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Families typically reside within a 5 to 10-minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.8 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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