- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cerritos, CA
Carver (Charles J.) Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Carver (Charles J.) Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060162000008
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carver (Charles J.) Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #10 of 10
- elementary schools in Cerritos · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- students per teacher
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Carver (Charles J.) Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carver (Charles J.) Elementary ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Cerritos, CA.
School address
District: Abc Unified · California
NCES ID 060162000008 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Carver (Charles J.) Elementary shrank from 529 students in 2022-23 to 469 in 2023-24 (-11.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 060162000008 · Cerritos, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
444 enr · 20.2:1 · 35.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Cerritos High (1,996 students)
Carver (Charles J.) Elementary shrank from 529 students in 2022-23 to 469 in 2023-24 (-11.3%). Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Carver (Charles J.) Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cerritos High
Cerritos High
1,996 students
- Gahr (Richard)
Gahr (Richard) High
1,631 students
- Artesia High
Artesia High
1,384 students
- Whitney (Gretc
Whitney (Gretchen) High
1,024 students
- Leal (Frank C. 774
Leal (Frank C.) Elementary
774 students
- This school 444
Carver (Charles J.) Elementary
444 students
What this shows Carver (Charles J.) Elementary reports 444 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carver (Charles J.) Elementary compares
Carver (Charles J.) Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▼ 37% | 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
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% 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
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 36% in California - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
58.6%
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
$17,187
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.2%
Asian 34.7%
Two or More 8.8%
African American 8.3%
White 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Carver (Charles J.) Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Abc Unified reports $17,187 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carver (Charles J.) Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerritos High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gahr (Richard) High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Artesia High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whitney (Gretchen) High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leal (Frank C.) Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carver (Charles J.) Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Cerritos
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Leal (Frank C.) Elementary
Standard public school
774 students 28.7:1 students per teacher
Nixon (Patricia) Elementary
Standard public school
681 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Cerritos Elementary
Standard public school
612 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Bragg Elementary
Standard public school
602 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Wittmann (Helen) Elementary
Standard public school
561 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary
Standard public school
547 students 27.4:1 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 Carver (Charles J.) Elementary
How many students attend Carver (Charles J.) Elementary?
Carver (Charles J.) Elementary has 444 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cerritos, CA. CCD year-over-year: 529 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver (Charles J.) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carver (Charles J.) Elementary is 20.2:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% 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 Carver (Charles J.) Elementary?
35.2% of students at Carver (Charles J.) Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carver (Charles J.) Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Carver (Charles J.) Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 43.2% of enrollment, in Cerritos, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carver (Charles J.) Elementary?
Carver (Charles J.) Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Carver (Charles J.) Elementary rank among elementary schools in Cerritos?
By Resource Investment Index, Carver (Charles J.) Elementary ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Cerritos, 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 Cerritos on the city page.
What other schools are in Abc Unified?
Besides Carver (Charles J.) Elementary, Abc Unified also operates Cerritos High (1,996 students), Gahr (Richard) High (1,631 students), and Artesia High (1,384 students). See the Abc Unified district page for the complete list.