Carriage Drive Elementary: Top K-5 School in Citrus Heights (2026 List)

About Carriage Drive Elementary

Carriage Drive Elementary School is located at 7519 Carriage Drive. The school enrolls 445 students in grades K–5. The student–teacher ratio is 25:1. Math proficiency is 19% and reading proficiency is 32%. The gender mix is 50% female and 50% male. A steady commitment to teaching well and keeping students safe is what makes the school environment what it is. Classroom spaces are set up to make it easier for groups to work together. The administration puts a lot of importance on keeping things calm and organized all day. The library and other shared resources are well-kept and available to students. To keep the campus safe, security measures are changed on a regular basis. There are special places for quiet reading and studying on your own. The landscaping on the school grounds can survive without water, and it acts as a living lab. Staff members work together well to make sure that students arrive and leave safely. Homes near the campus cost between $430,000 and $650,000. Parents in the area are very sure that their kids are getting the academic help they need to move up to middle school. Feedback often shows how high the faculty's standards are. The administration wants to make the school one of the best elementary schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 19%

Reading 32%

State average proficiency is 19% in Math and 32% in Reading.

17

Full-time Teachers

25 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

425

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 46.59%

Asian 5.18%

Hispanic 36.94%

Black 3.29%

Two+ Races 7.53%

Native Am. 0.47%

White

46.59%

Asian

5.18%

Hispanic

36.94%

Black

3.29%

Two+ Races

7.53%

Native Am.

0.47%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 425

50.12%

213 Female

49.88%

212 Male

Student Population

425 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Carriage Drive Elementary Contact Information

Address

7519 Carriage Dr., Citrus Heights, CA, 95621

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Phone

(916) 971-5241

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Website

http://www.sanjuan.edu/carriage

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM – 2:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The week of March 10–12, 2026, will be the spring parent-teacher conference week at Carriage Drive Elementary. At 11:05 AM, all grades will be let out early. The school has added new transitional kindergarten programs to keep up with the district's growth in early childhood education services. The city and the administration are also working on the "Safe Schools Corridor Plan" to find and fix traffic safety issues near the campus.

FAQ

Q1. Is there a transitional kindergarten program for younger students at Carriage Drive Elementary School?

Ans. The school has a special TK classroom where young students can work on their basic social and academic skills.

Q2: What are the rules for using personal electronic devices at Carriage Drive Elementary School?

Ans. During the whole school day, students must keep their personal tablets and phones off and in their backpacks.

Q3. What does Carriage Drive Elementary School do to reward students for their good behavior and accomplishments?

Ans. Every month, the school holds assemblies where students get certificates for being responsible and nice to their classmates.

Q4. Are there certain rules about safety on the playground that Carriage Drive Elementary School follows during recess?

Ans. Under the watchful eye of yard staff, students must use equipment as it was meant to be used and follow the "hands-off" policy.

Q5. Does Carriage Drive Elementary School serve breakfast to students who get there early?

Ans. The cafeteria opens thirty minutes before the first bell so that all students can eat healthy breakfasts.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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