- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Citrus Heights, CA
Carriage Drive Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Carriage Drive Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063462005763
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carriage Drive Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools.
- #8 of 9
- elementary schools in Citrus Heights · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.1:1
- large classes for California
- 54.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Carriage Drive Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carriage Drive Elementary ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Citrus Heights, CA.
School address
District: San Juan Unified · California
NCES ID 063462005763 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Carriage Drive Elementary held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 063462005763 · Citrus Heights, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
444 enr · 26.1:1 · 54.3% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Bella Vista High (1,939 students)
Carriage Drive Elementary held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Carriage Drive Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bella Vista Hi
Bella Vista High
1,939 students
- Rio Americano
Rio Americano High
1,891 students
- Mira Loma High
Mira Loma High
1,655 students
- Del Campo High
Del Campo High
1,548 students
- El Camino Fund
El Camino Fundamental High
1,226 students
- This school 444
Carriage Drive Elementary
444 students
What this shows Carriage Drive Elementary reports 444 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carriage Drive Elementary compares
Carriage Drive 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 | 26.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.3% | ▼ 2% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.1:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
444
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
48.6%
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
$16,227
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.2%
Hispanic or Latino 36.3%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 5.4%
African American 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Carriage Drive Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Juan Unified reports $16,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carriage Drive Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rio Americano High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mira Loma High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del Campo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Camino Fundamental High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carriage Drive Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,655
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Citrus Heights
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kingswood K-8
Standard public school
546 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Woodside K-8
Standard public school
506 students 28.1:1 students per teacher
Lichen K-8
Standard public school
498 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Skycrest Elementary
Standard public school
436 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Cambridge Heights Elementary
Standard public school
348 students 29:1 students per teacher
Grand Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
348 students 26.8:1 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 (~444 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carriage Drive Elementary
How many students attend Carriage Drive Elementary?
Carriage Drive Elementary has 444 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Citrus Heights, CA. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carriage Drive Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carriage Drive Elementary is 26.1:1, which is 21% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carriage Drive Elementary?
54.3% of students at Carriage Drive Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carriage Drive Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Carriage Drive Elementary is White at 46.2% of enrollment, in Citrus Heights, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carriage Drive Elementary?
Carriage Drive Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carriage Drive Elementary rank among elementary schools in Citrus Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Carriage Drive Elementary ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Citrus Heights, 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 Citrus Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in San Juan Unified?
Besides Carriage Drive Elementary, San Juan Unified also operates Bella Vista High (1,939 students), Rio Americano High (1,891 students), and Mira Loma High (1,655 students). See the San Juan Unified district page for the complete list.