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Carlton Elementary

2421 Carlton Ave., San Jose, CA, 95124

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 84 of 6668 in California

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About Carlton Elementary

Carlton Elementary is a public school in San Jose, California, that serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade. It is located in a big city. The school has about 662 students and 24 full-time equivalent teachers, which means that there is one teacher for every 27 students. Carlton Elementary School has a lot of different academic programs and activities that help students learn the basics of reading, math, and science, as well as arts, technology, and physical education. The school also helps students with different learning needs, which makes for a more complete educational experience. There are a lot of different kinds of students, with 49% being female and 51% being male. About 4% of the students are poor. U.S. News says that about 83% of students are good at math and 84% are good at English language arts (ELA). This shows that they are doing well in school. Carlton Elementary is known for its supportive learning environment, high student achievement, and active community involvement. These things help students do well in school and grow as people.

Carlton Elementary Contact Information

Address

2421 Carlton Ave., San Jose, CA, 95124

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Phone

(408) 356-1141

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 83%
Reading 84%
State average proficiency is 83% in Math and 84% in Reading.
24
Full-time Teachers
27 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
662
Total Students
$114741
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 84 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Carlton Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:05 AM to 1:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:50 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.

Student Demographics

White 32.63%
Asian 46.53%
Hispanic 9.37%
Black 1.21%
Two+ Races 10.27%
Native Am. 0%
White
32.63%
Asian
46.53%
Hispanic
9.37%
Black
1.21%
Two+ Races
10.27%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 662
48.94%
324 Female
51.06%
338 Male

Student Population

662 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 27 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Carlton Elementary in San Jose, California, is a great place to be! The school recently held its annual Multicultural Night, where students, parents, and teachers could all get together to celebrate diversity and community. The event had performances, food, and crafts from different cultures, which showed how diverse the school is.

Carlton Elementary has also been getting parents and the community involved by holding events like Family Friday Art Night and the EL/ML Parent Townhall Meeting. These programs show that the school wants to help students learn and grow by helping them make strong connections with each other. Many families say that the school is a hidden gem in the community because of its friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere.

FAQ

Q1. What does Carlton Elementary do to help kids do well in school?

Ans. To help all of their students think critically, solve problems, and be creative, teachers use project-based learning, group work, differentiated instruction, and arts integration.

Q2. How do families help out at school?

Ans. Parents help their kids do better in school and in life by going to school events, volunteering, workshops, and conferences with them.

Q3. What types of programs can help you learn?

Ans. Kids can be more creative, learn new things, and work together outside of school by joining leadership programs, music and arts programs, and STEM clubs.

Q4. What does the school do to help kids learn how to handle their emotions and get along with others?

Ans. Peer mentoring, mindfulness exercises, group discussions, and character education all help students learn how to be kind, smart with their feelings, and get along with others.

Q5. How does technology help people learn?

Ans. In a world where technology is king, digital tools, interactive platforms, and research software make it easier to learn new things, work together, and learn in school.

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

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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