Serving 649 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, John & Carol Carlson Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 649 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John & Carol Carlson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
John & Carol Carlson Elementary School's student population of 649 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
649 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John & Carol Carlson Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John & Carol Carlson Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#109 out of 1956 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
18%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
65%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John & Carol Carlson Elementary School's ranking?
John & Carol Carlson Elementary School is ranked #109 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are John & Carol Carlson Elementary School often compared to?
John & Carol Carlson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend John & Carol Carlson Elementary School?
649 students attend John & Carol Carlson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of John & Carol Carlson Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John & Carol Carlson Elementary School?
John & Carol Carlson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does John & Carol Carlson Elementary School offer ?
John & Carol Carlson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is John & Carol Carlson Elementary School part of?
John & Carol Carlson Elementary School is part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District.
School Calendar
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Date
First Day of School for Students
July 16, 2025 (Wednesday)
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