Serving 463 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 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Carnelian Elementary School's student population of 463 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
463 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1637 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
55%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
30%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
463 students attend Carnelian Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Carnelian Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 6% 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 23:1, 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 1/20/2020
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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