Excellent
#934 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 10% in state
Carmel River Elementary
Elementary School · Carmel Unified · Carmel, CA
A Carmel Unified elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 222700, Carmel, CA 93922
- Math 80% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 79% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carmel River Elementary score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 79% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
9.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carmel River 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,117/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenson School Carmel CampusPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Stevenson School Carmel CampusPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Stevenson School - Pebble Beach CampusPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 773 | Compare → |
| Monte VistaEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–8 | 3.5 mi | 651 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Carmel Unified
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $33,756NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carmel River Elementary is listed in Carmel Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carmel River Elementary
Carmel River Elementary is a public elementary school in Carmel, CA, part of Carmel Unified, serving approximately 380 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #934 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carmel River Elementary
What grades does Carmel River Elementary serve?
Carmel River Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Carmel River Elementary?
Carmel River Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 380 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carmel River Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carmel River Elementary is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carmel River Elementary rank in CA?
Carmel River Elementary ranks #934 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Carmel River Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Carmel River Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Carmel River Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carmel River Elementary has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Carmel River Elementary a charter school?
No, Carmel River Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carmel River Elementary a Title I school?
No, Carmel River Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carmel River Elementary?
9.7% of students at Carmel River 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
- 380
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Monterey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.4%
- Phone
- (831) 624-4609
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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