Carson Elementary School
Tel:
(858) 397-6900
Carson Elementary School serves 392 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Carson Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Carson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Carson Elementary School's student population of 392 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 392 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
Carson Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Carson Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #5602 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 22% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 64% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 5% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Diego Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 (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 | 129 students
0.6 miles
2230 E. Jewett St.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 292-1304 0.6 K-6 129 - San Diego San Diego County Rop 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 | 40 students
0.6 miles
6401 Linda Vista Rd. Rm. 409
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 292-3774 0.6 K-12 40 - San Diego Twain High School Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 252 students
0.6 miles
6402 Linda Vista Rd.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 800-5300 0.6 7-12 252 - San Diego Hope Infant-toddler Special Education
0.7 miles
6401 Linda Vista Rd.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 292-3801 0.7 n/a n/a
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