Serving 830 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (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 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 830 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary School's student population of 830 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
830 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary School is 0.73, 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
#688 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
37%
12%
Hispanic
30%
55%
Black
4%
5%
White
19%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary School's ranking?
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary School is ranked #688 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary School often compared to?
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Caryn Elementary School, Terra Vista Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary School?
830 students attend Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary School students are Asian, 30% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary School?
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary School offer ?
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary School part of?
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary School is part of Etiwanda Elementary School District.
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