Carson Elementary School
Tel:
(858)397-6900
- Carson Elementary School serves 418 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 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 76%.
School Overview
- Carson Elementary School's student population of 418 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 418 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Carson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Carson Elementary School is 0.55, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #3774 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 20% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 64% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 6% |
| White | 5% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Diego Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 113 students
0.6 miles
2230 E. Jewett St.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858)292-1304 0.6 K-6 113 - San Diego San Diego County Rop Vocational School
Magnet 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 | 44 students
0.6 miles
6401 Linda Vista Rd. Rm. 409
San Diego, CA 92111
(858)292-3774 0.6 K-12 44 - San Diego Twain High School Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 230 students
0.6 miles
6402 Linda Vista Rd.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858)800-5300 0.6 7-12 230 - San Diego Montgomery Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 453 students
0.8 miles
2470 Ulric St.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858)397-6600 0.8 6-8 453
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