Very Good
#2645 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 28% in state
Caruthers Elementary
Elementary School · Caruthers Unified · Caruthers, CA
A Caruthers Unified elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 7, Caruthers, CA 93609
- Math 35% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Caruthers Elementary score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (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 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Caruthers 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average398/100K
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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
$68,454
Median home value
$263,100
Median rent
$1,227/mo
College educated
15.6%
Homeownership
48.6%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93609; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvina Elementary CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–8 | 2.3 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| Maat K12Private · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 2.7 mi | 11 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Caruthers Unified
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $18,826NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Caruthers Elementary is listed in Caruthers Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Caruthers Elementary
Caruthers Elementary is a public elementary school in Caruthers, CA, part of Caruthers Unified, serving approximately 838 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,645 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Caruthers Elementary
What grades does Caruthers Elementary serve?
Caruthers Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Caruthers Elementary?
Caruthers Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 838 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caruthers Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Caruthers Elementary is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Caruthers Elementary rank in CA?
Caruthers Elementary ranks #2,645 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Caruthers Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Caruthers Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Caruthers Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Caruthers Elementary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Caruthers Elementary a charter school?
No, Caruthers Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Caruthers Elementary a Title I school?
No, Caruthers Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Caruthers Elementary?
87.8% of students at Caruthers 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 838
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.7%
- Phone
- (559) 864-6500
- Area population (ZIP 93609)
- 5,071
- Area median age
- 30.7
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 93609; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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