Clara H Carlson School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Elmont, New York 11003 · Elmont Union Free School District
#815 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#13561 of 50,301 nationally
About Clara H Carlson School
Clara H Carlson School is a public elementary school located in Elmont, in the Elmont Union Free School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 764 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 66.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 815th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (90th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 764.
There are 5 schools in Elmont; Clara H Carlson School ranks 3rd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)61%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)59.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.8
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 Clara H Carlson School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 61%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Clara H Carlson School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Gotham Avenue School
Elmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
515 students · 1.2 km away
Dutch Broadway School
Elmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
715 students · 1.3 km away
Elmont Memorial High School
Elmont · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,492 students · 1.5 km away
Covert Avenue School
Elmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
646 students · 1.5 km away
Floral Park Memorial High School
Floral Park · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,308 students · 1.5 km away
Sewanhaka High School
Floral Park · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,572 students · 2.1 km away
Polk Street School
Franklin Square · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
594 students · 2.1 km away
Howell Road School
Valley Stream · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
599 students · 2.3 km away
Alden Terrace School
Valley Stream · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
405 students · 2.3 km away
James A Dever School
Valley Stream · Public elementary · Grades K–6
437 students · 2.5 km away
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Ps 13 M L Lindemeyer
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clara H Carlson School a good school?
Clara H Carlson School has a Success Index (US) of 66.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #815 of 2,536 in New York. 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 Clara H Carlson School rank in New York?
Clara H Carlson School ranks #815 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #13561 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Clara H Carlson School?
Clara H Carlson School had 764 students in 2025.
Is Clara H Carlson School a elementary school or a high school?
Clara H Carlson School is classified as a elementary school covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Clara H Carlson School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Clara H Carlson School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.