Serving 444 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Carver (Charles J.) Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Carver (Charles J.) Elementary serves the southeast part of Cerritos, CA, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families in this zone typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge located about 1.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carver (Charles J.) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Carver (Charles J.) Elementary School's student population of 444 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
444 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
2023
School Calendar
School Motto
“Working as a team, fulfilling our dream.”
School Rankings
Carver (Charles J.) Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carver (Charles J.) Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#1074 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Asian
35%
12%
Hispanic
43%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
5%
20%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carver (Charles J.) Elementary School's ranking?
Carver (Charles J.) Elementary School is ranked #1074 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Carver (Charles J.) Elementary School often compared to?
Carver (Charles J.) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Carver (Charles J.) Elementary School?
444 students attend Carver (Charles J.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Carver (Charles J.) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carver (Charles J.) Elementary School?
Carver (Charles J.) Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Carver (Charles J.) Elementary School offer ?
Carver (Charles J.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Carver (Charles J.) Elementary School part of?
Carver (Charles J.) Elementary School is part of ABC Unified School District.
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