Excellent
#809 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 9% in state
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary
Elementary School · Etiwanda Elementary · Alta Loma, CA
An Etiwanda Elementary elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6989 Kenyon Way, Alta Loma, CA 91701
- Math 75% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 76% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 76% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- County Safety: Low231/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$113,576
Median home value
$718,800
Median rent
$2,232/mo
College educated
36.2%
Homeownership
79.2%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terra Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 912 | Compare → |
| Caryn ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 558 | Compare → |
| Victoria Groves ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 529 | Compare → |
| Windrows ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 582 | 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.
Etiwanda Elementary
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #2 of 17
- District spending per student
- $14,513NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary is listed in Etiwanda Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary is a public elementary school in Alta Loma, CA, part of Etiwanda Elementary, serving approximately 863 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #809 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary
What grades does Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary serve?
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary?
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 863 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary is 24.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary rank in CA?
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary ranks #809 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary a charter school?
No, Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary a Title I school?
No, Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary?
31.3% of students at Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 863
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (909) 989-6120
- Area population (ZIP 91701)
- 38,597
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 91701; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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