Serving 623 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carson Street Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 623 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Carson Street Elementary serves the southeast part of Carson, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carson Street Elementary School's student population of 623 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
623 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1921
School Calendar
School Motto
ONCE A COLT, ALWAYS A COLT!
School Rankings
Carson Street Elementary School 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 Carson Street Elementary School is 0.60, which is less 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
#2932 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
19%
12%
Hispanic
59%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carson Street Elementary School's ranking?
Carson Street Elementary School is ranked #2932 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Carson Street Elementary School often compared to?
Carson Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Caroldale Learning Community, Del Amo Elementary School, Dolores Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Carson Street Elementary School?
623 students attend Carson Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Carson Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carson Street Elementary School?
Carson Street Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Carson Street Elementary School offer ?
Carson Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Carson Street Elementary School part of?
Carson Street Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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