Carpenter Community Charter ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carpenter Community Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
841 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Carpenter Community Charter ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#277 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)9%
12%
Hispanic
(21-22)15%
56%
Black
(21-22)3%
5%
White
(21-22)60%
21%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)13%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
12%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carpenter Community Charter's ranking?
Carpenter Community Charter is ranked #277 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Carpenter Community Charter often compared to?
Carpenter Community Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Colfax Charter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Carpenter Community Charter?
841 students attend Carpenter Community Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Carpenter Community Charter students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does Carpenter Community Charter offer ?
Carpenter Community Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Carpenter Community Charter part of?
Carpenter Community Charter is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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