Charleston Elementary School serves 353 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Math Proficiency: 44%
- Reading Proficiency: 54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charleston Elementary School's student population of 353 students has declined by 8% 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
353 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Charleston Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)44%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)54%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
2%
12%

Hispanic
69%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
27%
21%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Charleston Elementary School?
353 students attend Charleston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Charleston Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charleston Elementary School?
Charleston Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, 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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