Serving 508 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Leo Carrillo Elementary School ranks in the top 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 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 508 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Leo Carrillo Elementary serves the southern part of Westminster, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 0.7 square miles, with most students living within a 1.5-mile distance from the school and the furthest edge being about 3.4 miles away. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Leo Carrillo Elementary School's student population of 508 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
508 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Respect others, take Ownership, have a great Attitude, and be Responsible
School Rankings
Leo Carrillo 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 Leo Carrillo Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#4056 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
28%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
60%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leo Carrillo Elementary School's ranking?
Leo Carrillo Elementary School is ranked #4056 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Leo Carrillo Elementary School often compared to?
Leo Carrillo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ethan B. Allen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Leo Carrillo Elementary School?
508 students attend Leo Carrillo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Leo Carrillo Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leo Carrillo Elementary School?
Leo Carrillo Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Leo Carrillo Elementary School offer ?
Leo Carrillo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Leo Carrillo Elementary School part of?
Leo Carrillo Elementary School is part of Garden Grove Unified School District.
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