Serving 620 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Caroldale Learning Community ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Caroldale Learning Community serves the southeast part of Carson, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Caroldale Learning Community's student population of 620 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
620 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Caroldale Learning Community ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Caroldale Learning Community is 0.68, which is more 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
#3731 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
28%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caroldale Learning Community's ranking?
Caroldale Learning Community is ranked #3731 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Caroldale Learning Community often compared to?
Caroldale Learning Communityis often viewed alongside schools like Carson Street Elementary School, Dolores Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Caroldale Learning Community?
620 students attend Caroldale Learning Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Caroldale Learning Community students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Caroldale Learning Community?
Caroldale Learning Community has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Caroldale Learning Community offer ?
Caroldale Learning Community offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Caroldale Learning Community part of?
Caroldale Learning Community is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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