- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santee, CA
Carlton Oaks Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Carlton Oaks Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063588006139
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carlton Oaks Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 10
- elementary schools in Santee · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.2:1
- students per teacher
- 23.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Carlton Oaks Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carlton Oaks Elementary ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Santee, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Carlton Oaks Elementary held near 877 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.1 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 063588006139 · Santee, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
823 enr · 22.2:1 · 23.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Rio Seco Elementary (913 students)
Carlton Oaks Elementary held near 877 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.1 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Carlton Oaks Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rio Seco Eleme
Rio Seco Elementary
913 students
- Cajon Park Ele
Cajon Park Elementary
830 students
- This school
Carlton Oaks Elementary
823 students
- Hill Creek Ele
Hill Creek Elementary
695 students
- Pepper Drive E
Pepper Drive Elementary
661 students
- Chet F. Harrit
Chet F. Harritt Elementary
606 students
What this shows Carlton Oaks Elementary reports 823 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carlton Oaks Elementary compares
Carlton Oaks Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▼ 57% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 823 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
823
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 55% in California - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,532
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 823 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.1%
Hispanic or Latino 29.2%
Two or More 13.5%
Asian 5.7%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Carlton Oaks Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santee reports $14,532 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carlton Oaks Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Seco Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cajon Park Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hill Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pepper Drive Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chet F. Harritt Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carlton Oaks Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 830
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Santee
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Rio Seco Elementary
Standard public school
913 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Cajon Park Elementary
Standard public school
830 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Hill Creek Elementary
Standard public school
695 students 24:1 students per teacher
Chet F. Harritt Elementary
Standard public school
606 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Carlton Hills Elementary
Standard public school
601 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Pride Academy at Prospect Avenue
Standard public school
548 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~823 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carlton Oaks Elementary
How many students attend Carlton Oaks Elementary?
Carlton Oaks Elementary has 823 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santee, CA. CCD year-over-year: 851 (2022-23) → 877 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlton Oaks Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlton Oaks Elementary is 22.2:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carlton Oaks Elementary?
23.7% of students at Carlton Oaks Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carlton Oaks Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Carlton Oaks Elementary is White at 50.1% of enrollment, in Santee, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carlton Oaks Elementary?
Carlton Oaks Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carlton Oaks Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santee?
By Resource Investment Index, Carlton Oaks Elementary ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Santee, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Santee on the city page.
What other schools are in Santee?
Besides Carlton Oaks Elementary, Santee also operates Rio Seco Elementary (913 students), Cajon Park Elementary (830 students), and Hill Creek Elementary (695 students). See the Santee district page for the complete list.