Serving 425 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Carriage Drive Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carriage Drive Elementary School's student population of 425 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
425 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carriage Drive Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carriage Drive Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#6386 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
37%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
47%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Carriage Drive Elementary School's ranking?
Carriage Drive Elementary School is ranked #6386 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Carriage Drive Elementary School?
425 students attend Carriage Drive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Carriage Drive Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carriage Drive Elementary School?
Carriage Drive Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Carriage Drive Elementary School offer ?
Carriage Drive Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Carriage Drive Elementary School part of?
Carriage Drive Elementary School is part of San Juan Unified School District.
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