Serving 321 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carl Hankey Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carl Hankey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Carl Hankey Elementary School's student population of 321 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carl Hankey Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carl Hankey Elementary School is 0.68, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1660 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
41%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
36%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carl Hankey Elementary School's ranking?
Carl Hankey Elementary School is ranked #1660 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Carl Hankey Elementary School often compared to?
Carl Hankey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bathgate Elementary School, Castille Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Carl Hankey Elementary School?
321 students attend Carl Hankey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Carl Hankey Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carl Hankey Elementary School?
Carl Hankey Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Carl Hankey Elementary School offer ?
Carl Hankey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Carl Hankey Elementary School part of?
Carl Hankey Elementary School is part of Capistrano Unified School District.
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