Carlton Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025San Jose, California 95124 · Union Elementary
#166 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#3876 of 50,301 nationally
About Carlton Elementary
Carlton Elementary is a public elementary located in San Jose, in the Union Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 656 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 82.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 166th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 656.
There are 214 schools in San Jose; Carlton Elementary ranks 12th of 213 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)84%
- Reading proficiency (30%)81%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)5.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)26.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Carlton Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 5.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 26.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 81%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 84%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Carlton Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Alta Vista Elementary
Los Gatos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
584 students · 968 m away
Union Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,068 students · 1.2 km away
Farnham Charter
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
372 students · 1.5 km away
Blossom Hill Elementary
Los Gatos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students · 1.7 km away
Leigh High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,884 students · 2.3 km away
Raymond J. Fisher Middle
Los Gatos · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,015 students · 2.4 km away
Oster Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
627 students · 2.5 km away
Village
Campbell · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
198 students · 2.5 km away
Louise Van Meter Elementary
Los Gatos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
507 students · 2.6 km away
Capri Elementary
Campbell · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
457 students · 2.7 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carlton Elementary a good school?
Carlton Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 82.0 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #166 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Carlton Elementary rank in California?
Carlton Elementary ranks #166 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #3876 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Carlton Elementary?
Carlton Elementary had 656 students in 2025.
Is Carlton Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Carlton Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Carlton Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Carlton Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.