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#5148 of 9,539 schools in CA
Carver Elementary
Elementary School · San Diego Unified
3251 Juanita St., San Diego, CA 92105
Enrollment
174
Student-Teacher
19.3:1
Score
6.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
174
Student-Teacher
19.3:1
Score
6.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#5,148 of 9,539
In San Diego
#175 of 288
public schools
In district
#113 of 174
San Diego Unified
School environment
7.4 / 10
Very Good
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About Carver Elementary
Carver Elementary is a public elementary school in San Diego, CA, part of San Diego Unified. Carver Elementary serves approximately 174 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Carver Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #5,148 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Carver Elementary show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.2 · Average
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 174 students, Carver Elementary is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Carver Elementary sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
47% of students at Carver Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Carver Elementary — Students at Carver Elementary score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
81%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.7/10.
How Carver Elementary Compares
See how Carver Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
3251 Juanita St., San Diego, CA 92105
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Carver Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Rolando Park Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Oak Park Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Marshall Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Diego, see our San Diego schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Darnall Charter San Diego | 0.5 mi | 4.2 |
| Masons best San Diego | 0.6 mi | — |
| Oak Park Elementary San Diego | 0.7 mi | 8.5 |
| Crawford High San Diego | 0.9 mi | 6.2 |
| The Waldorf School of San Diego San Diego | 0.9 mi | — |
| Marshall Elementary San Diego | 0.9 mi | 7.5 |
| City Heights Preparatory Charter San Diego | 1.1 mi | 5.5 |
| Rolando Park Elementary San Diego | 1.0 mi | 9.2 |
| Fay Elementary San Diego | 1.1 mi | 4.1 |
| Mann Middle San Diego | 1.2 mi | 5.6 |
| Iftin Charter San Diego | 1.3 mi | 7.3 |
| Diego Hills Central Public Charter San Diego | 1.3 mi | 4.2 |
| NATIVITY PREP ACADEMY San Diego | 1.3 mi | 6.6 |
| TABERNACLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY San Diego | 1.3 mi | 5.8 |
| Johnson Elementary San Diego | 1.4 mi | 5.8 |
| ST KATHARINE DREXEL ACADEMY San Diego | 1.4 mi | 7.4 |
| St. Katharine Drexel Academy San Diego | 1.4 mi | — |
| BROOKSHIRE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY Lemon Grove | 1.2 mi | 4.3 |
| Ibarra Elementary San Diego | 1.4 mi | 6.6 |
| Euclid Elementary San Diego | 1.5 mi | 5.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92105 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$65,174
Median Home Value
$593,800
Median Rent
$1,687/mo
Population
71,284
College Educated
21.4%
Homeownership
32.3%
Avg Commute
25.1 min
Poverty Rate
21.8%
Median Age
33.6
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|---|---|
| BETHANY BAPTIST ELEMENTARY Long Beach, CA | 6.2 |
| Blue Lake Union Elementary Blue Lake, CA | 6.2 |
| CITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Ventura, CA | 6.2 |
| COURTYARD SCHOOL Sacramento, CA | 6.2 |
| California Elementary West Covina, CA | 6.2 |
| Dehesa Elementary El Cajon, CA | 6.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Carver Elementary
What grades does Carver Elementary serve?
Carver Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Carver Elementary?
Carver Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 174 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carver Elementary is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carver Elementary rank in CA?
Carver Elementary ranks #5,148 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Carver Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Carver Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Carver Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carver Elementary has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Carver Elementary a charter school?
No, Carver Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carver Elementary a Title I school?
No, Carver Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carver Elementary?
81.0% of students at Carver 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 174
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 81.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.6%
- Phone
- (619) 344-6600
Resources & Links
District
San Diego Unified- District Enrollment
- 95,492
- Schools in District
- 175
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $20,828
- District Rank
- #113 of 174
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