Serving 374 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Charleston Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 374 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Charleston Elementary serves the northeast part of Los Banos, CA, covering an area of approximately 4.2 square miles. Most students typically have a 10-12 minute drive to school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 5.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charleston Elementary School's student population of 374 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
374 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Charleston Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charleston Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#5101 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
70%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
24%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charleston Elementary School's ranking?
Charleston Elementary School is ranked #5101 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Charleston Elementary School often compared to?
Charleston Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westside Union Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Charleston Elementary School?
374 students attend Charleston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Charleston Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charleston Elementary School?
Charleston Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Charleston Elementary School offer ?
Charleston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Charleston Elementary School part of?
Charleston Elementary School is part of Los Banos Unified School District.
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