Carmel River Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Carmel, California 93923 · Carmel Unified
#117 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#3418 of 50,301 nationally
About Carmel River Elementary
Carmel River Elementary is a public elementary located in Carmel, in the Carmel Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 400 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 82.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 117th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (97th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 400.
There are 4 schools in Carmel; Carmel River Elementary ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)83%
- Reading proficiency (30%)85%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)14.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.1
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 Carmel River Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 14.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 85%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 83%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Carmel River Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Carmel High
Carmel · Public high · Grades 9–12
780 students · 1.9 km away
Carmel Middle
Carmel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
468 students · 2.4 km away
Monte Vista
Monterey · Public elementary · Grades K–8
688 students · 5.7 km away
La Mesa
Monterey · Public elementary · Grades K–8
689 students · 5.9 km away
Monterey High
Monterey · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,401 students · 6.2 km away
Monterey Bay Charter
Pacific Grove · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
475 students · 7.0 km away
Pacific Grove High
Pacific Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
552 students · 7.5 km away
Forest Grove Elementary
Pacific Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students · 7.5 km away
Big Sur Charter
Monterey · Charter other · Grades K–12
101 students · 8.0 km away
Pacific Grove Middle
Pacific Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
439 students · 8.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
Kohler TK-8
North Highlands · Public elementary · Grades K–8
400 students
Coronita Elementary
Corona · Public elementary · Grades K–6
400 students
Enders Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
400 students
Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary
Fountain Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
400 students
Gerber Elementary
Gerber · Public elementary · Grades K–8
400 students
La Crescenta Elementary
La Crescenta · Public elementary · Grades K–6
400 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Carmel River Elementary a good school?
Carmel River Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 82.9 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #117 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 Carmel River Elementary rank in California?
Carmel River Elementary ranks #117 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #3418 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Carmel River Elementary?
Carmel River Elementary had 400 students in 2025.
Is Carmel River Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Carmel River Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Carmel River Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Carmel River Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.