- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carson, CA
Caroldale Learning Community
Federal NCES profile for Caroldale Learning Community, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271002897
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caroldale Learning Community earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #14 of 14
- elementary schools in Carson · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- small classes for California
- 64.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Caroldale Learning Community has class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caroldale Learning Community ranks #14 of 14 elementary schools in Carson, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271002897 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Caroldale Learning Community held near 646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.1 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 062271002897 · Carson, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
620 enr · 18.2:1 · 64.1% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Caroldale Learning Community held near 646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.1 → 32.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Caroldale Learning Community in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school 620
Caroldale Learning Community
620 students
What this shows Caroldale Learning Community reports 620 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caroldale Learning Community compares
Caroldale Learning Community 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 | 18.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.1% | ▲ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 620 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
620
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in California - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 620 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.7%
Asian 28.4%
Two or More 11.0%
African American 9.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
White 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Caroldale Learning Community is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Caroldale Learning Community Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caroldale Learning Community's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Carson
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Carson Street Elementary
Standard public school
623 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Dominguez Elementary
Standard public school
450 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Ambler Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Catskill Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
419 students 19:1 students per teacher
Two Hundred Thirty-Second Place
Standard public school
413 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Bonita Street Elementary
Standard public school
399 students 19.9:1 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 (~620 students)
Frequently asked questions about Caroldale Learning Community
How many students attend Caroldale Learning Community?
Caroldale Learning Community has 620 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carson, CA. CCD year-over-year: 674 (2022-23) → 646 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caroldale Learning Community?
The student-teacher ratio at Caroldale Learning Community is 18.2:1, which is 15% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caroldale Learning Community?
64.1% of students at Caroldale Learning Community are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caroldale Learning Community?
The largest demographic group at Caroldale Learning Community is Hispanic or Latino at 47.7% of enrollment, in Carson, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caroldale Learning Community?
Caroldale Learning Community has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Caroldale Learning Community rank among elementary schools in Carson?
By Resource Investment Index, Caroldale Learning Community ranks #14 of 14 elementary schools in Carson, 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 Carson on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Caroldale Learning Community, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.