Enrollment
377
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Carlos, CA
San Carlos Charter Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for San Carlos Charter Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060184204029Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Carlos Charter Learning Center earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in San Carlos · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- students per teacher
- 3.1%
- free-lunch eligible
San Carlos Charter Learning Center has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Carlos Charter Learning Center ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in San Carlos, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060184204029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-94% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How San Carlos Charter Learning Center compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at San Carlos Charter Learning Center
San Carlos Charter Learning Center is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in San Carlos, California, enrolling 377 students.
At 20.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.1% free-meal eligibility runs 94% below the California average.
With 377 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 406 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #298, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Asian (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 754 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among San Carlos's elementary schools, it stands alongside Brittan Acres Elementary (411 students): San Carlos Charter Learning Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.9:1 vs 24.2:1).
San Carlos Charter Learning Center District is a single-school charter district, so San Carlos Charter Learning Center operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How San Carlos Charter Learning Center compares
San Carlos Charter Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.1% | ▼ 94% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
3.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,778
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 46.4%
Asian 26.8%
Two or More 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, San Carlos Charter Learning Center is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Carlos Charter Learning Center District, which includes San Carlos Charter Learning Center.
$14,778
Per student
-10%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 86.4%
State 10.3%
Federal 3.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar elementary schools in San Carlos
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Brittan Acres Elementary
Standard public school
411 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Arundel Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Mariposa
Standard public school
322 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Heather Elementary
Standard public school
320 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Arroyo
Standard public school
290 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
White Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
250 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~377 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about San Carlos Charter Learning Center
How many students attend San Carlos Charter Learning Center?
San Carlos Charter Learning Center has 377 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Carlos, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Carlos Charter Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at San Carlos Charter Learning Center is 20.9:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 33% 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 San Carlos Charter Learning Center?
3.1% of students at San Carlos Charter Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Carlos Charter Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at San Carlos Charter Learning Center is White at 46.4% of enrollment, in San Carlos, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Carlos Charter Learning Center?
San Carlos Charter Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does San Carlos Charter Learning Center rank among elementary schools in San Carlos?
By Resource Investment Index, San Carlos Charter Learning Center ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in San Carlos, 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 San Carlos on the city page.
Is San Carlos Charter Learning Center a good school?
San Carlos Charter Learning Center earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in San Carlos Charter Learning Center District?
None; San Carlos Charter Learning Center District is a single-school charter district, and San Carlos Charter Learning Center is its only campus.
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