Excellent
#41 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 2% in state
John & Carol Carlson Elementary
Elementary School · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Chandler, AZ
A Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5400 S WHITE DR, Chandler, AZ 85249
- Math 68% proficient (2022)
- Reading 68% proficient (2022)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John & Carol Carlson Elementary score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 11-year record (2012–2022) and has held near 68% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where John & Carol Carlson Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,642/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chandler), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$150,985
Median home value
$610,800
Median rent
$2,318/mo
College educated
55.6%
Homeownership
89.4%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85249; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audrey & Robert Ryan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 576 | Compare → |
| Navarrete ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 417 | Compare → |
| American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6Charter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | K–6 | 1.6 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Jane D. Hull ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–6 | 1.7 mi | 511 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #6 of 44
- District spending per student
- $11,085NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
John & Carol Carlson Elementary is listed in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John & Carol Carlson Elementary
John & Carol Carlson Elementary is a public elementary school in Chandler, AZ, part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242), serving approximately 622 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #41 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John & Carol Carlson Elementary
What grades does John & Carol Carlson Elementary serve?
John & Carol Carlson Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend John & Carol Carlson Elementary?
John & Carol Carlson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 622 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John & Carol Carlson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John & Carol Carlson Elementary is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John & Carol Carlson Elementary rank in AZ?
John & Carol Carlson Elementary ranks #41 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is John & Carol Carlson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
John & Carol Carlson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at John & Carol Carlson Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John & Carol Carlson Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is John & Carol Carlson Elementary a charter school?
No, John & Carol Carlson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John & Carol Carlson Elementary a Title I school?
No, John & Carol Carlson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 622
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- Phone
- (480) 224-3800
- Area population (ZIP 85249)
- 48,018
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85249; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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