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Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary School vs. South Ranchito Dual Language Academy

Should you attend Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary School or South Ranchito Dual Language Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary School
9439 East Foster Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
South Ranchito Dual Language Academy
5241 South Passons Blvd.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 642 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Carpenter (C. C.) 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 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 351 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Ranchito Dual Language Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-5
Total Students
642 students
351 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Ranchito Dual Language Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Ranchito Dual Language Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Ranchito Dual Language Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Downey Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Ranchito Dual Language Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the El Rancho Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

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#6795 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Ranchito Dual Language Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in CA)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Downey Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Ranchito Dual Language Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the El Rancho Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(18-19 School Year Data)
27%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Downey Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Ranchito Dual Language Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the El Rancho Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of South Ranchito Dual Language Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
172
92
Grade 1 Students
111
54
Grade 2 Students
132
40
Grade 3 Students
125
47
Grade 4 Students
102
52
Grade 5 Students
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66

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Downey Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
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% Asian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Downey Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Ranchito Dual Language Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the El Rancho Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
88%
98%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Downey Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Ranchito Dual Language Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the El Rancho Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Downey Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Ranchito Dual Language Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the El Rancho Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
7%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Downey Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Ranchito Dual Language Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the El Rancho Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Downey Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
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% Two or more races
2%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Downey Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Ranchito Dual Language Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the El Rancho Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
0.22
0.04
This chart showcases the diversity score of Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Downey Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Ranchito Dual Language Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the El Rancho Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
74%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Downey Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Ranchito Dual Language Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the El Rancho Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Downey Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Ranchito Dual Language Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the El Rancho Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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