Brittan Acres Elementary School

2000 Belle Ave.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 336 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Brittan Acres Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 1% in CA
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brittan Acres Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Brittan Acres Elementary School's student population of 336 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
336 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Brittan Acres Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brittan Acres Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#67 out of 9602 schools
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Brittan Acres Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brittan Acres Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brittan Acres Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
13%
12%
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Hispanic
12%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Brittan Acres Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
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White
54%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
19%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Brittan Acres Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Brittan Acres Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brittan Acres Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brittan Acres Elementary School's ranking?
Brittan Acres Elementary School is ranked #67 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What schools are Brittan Acres Elementary School often compared to?
Brittan Acres Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like White Oaks Elementary School, Arundel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Brittan Acres Elementary School?
336 students attend Brittan Acres Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Brittan Acres Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brittan Acres Elementary School?
Brittan Acres Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Brittan Acres Elementary School offer ?
Brittan Acres Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Brittan Acres Elementary School part of?
Brittan Acres Elementary School is part of San Carlos Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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