Carson Elementary School
6905 Kramer St.
San Diego, CA 92111
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(858)397-6900
- Carson Elementary School serves 459 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 37%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Carson Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the California state level of 24:1.
- Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
- Carson Elementary School operates within the San Diego Unified School District.
School Overview
- Carson Elementary School's student population of 459 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 459 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Carson Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9595 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Carson Elementary School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 37% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 48% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 24:1 |
| Asian | 21% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 64% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 6% |
| White | 5% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.41 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
District Comparison
- The school district of Carson Elementary School is San Diego Unified School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 983 school districts in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- San Diego Unified School District's student population of 129,394 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $10,786 in this district is less than the state average of $11,049. The district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $11,488 is higher than the state average of $11,340. The district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| School District Name | San Diego Unified School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 227 | 4 |
| Number of Students Managed | 129,394 | 1,585 |
 | ||
| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 37% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 48% |
| District Total Revenue | $1,405 MM | $18 MM |
| District Spending | $1,497 MM | $18 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $10,786 | $11,049 |
| District Spending / Student | $11,488 | $11,340 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Carson Elementary School is San Diego County Rop High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is San Diego County Special Education (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Empower Charter (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Diego Empower Charter Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 108 students
0.6 miles
2230 E. Jewett St.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858)292-1304 0.6 K-6 108 - San Diego San Diego County Rop High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.6 miles
6401 Linda Vista Rd. Rm. 408
San Diego, CA 92111
(858)292-3500 0.6 9-12 n/a - San Diego San Diego County Special Education Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 42 students
0.6 miles
6401 Linda Vista Rd. Rm. 409
San Diego, CA 92111
(858)292-3774 0.6 K-12 42 - San Diego Twain High School Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 186 students
0.6 miles
6402 Linda Vista Rd.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858)800-5300 0.6 7-12 186 - San Diego Montgomery Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 442 students
0.8 miles
2470 Ulric St.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858)397-6600 0.8 6-8 442
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