Serving 572 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, John & Carol Carlson Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: John & Carol Carlson Elementary serves the southeast part of Chandler, AZ, covering an area of approximately 4 square miles. Families in the attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.3 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John & Carol Carlson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
John & Carol Carlson Elementary School's student population of 572 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
572 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
John & Carol Carlson Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John & Carol Carlson Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#131 out of 1921 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
6%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data
Hispanic
17%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data
Black
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data
White
64%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.3%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John & Carol Carlson Elementary School's ranking?
John & Carol Carlson Elementary School is ranked #131 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are John & Carol Carlson Elementary School often compared to?
John & Carol Carlson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary School, American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend John & Carol Carlson Elementary School?
572 students attend John & Carol Carlson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of John & Carol Carlson Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John & Carol Carlson Elementary School?
John & Carol Carlson Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does John & Carol Carlson Elementary School offer ?
John & Carol Carlson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John & Carol Carlson Elementary School part of?
John & Carol Carlson Elementary School is part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242).
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