Serving 364 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Carmel Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94%
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carmel Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Carmel Creek Elementary School's student population of 364 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Carmel Creek Elementary School is 0.67, which is more 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)90-94%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)85-89%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
42%
12%
Hispanic
8%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
36%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Carmel Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Carmel Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carmel Del Mar Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Carmel Creek Elementary School?
364 students attend Carmel Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Carmel Creek Elementary School students are Asian, 36% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carmel Creek Elementary School?
Carmel Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Carmel Creek Elementary School offer ?
Carmel Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Carmel Creek Elementary School part of?
Carmel Creek Elementary School is part of Solana Beach Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Carmel Creek Elementary School located?
Carmel Creek Elementary School is located in the Carmel Valley neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 8 other public schools located in Carmel Valley.
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Date
Last Day of School
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
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