At a glance
Reported students
854
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
839
Carroll Elementary: 854 reported students.
State peer staffing position
73rd percentile
24:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 926
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43.01
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.5:1
What the reported data says about Carroll Elementary
Carroll Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Elk Grove. It is one of 67 current school records connected to Elk Grove Unified. NCES reports 854 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (46.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.7%). English learners represent 19% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Carroll Elementary
- 1How do the reported 24:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 19%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.9%
- Hispanic18.7%
- Black13%
- Asian46.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.6%
- Multiracial9.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Elk Grove Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Prairie Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
858 reported students
Charles E. Mack Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
840 reported students
Robert J. McGarvey Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
840 reported students
Elk Grove Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
839 reported students
John Ehrhardt Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
827 reported students
Samuel Kennedy Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
883 reported students
Public schools near Carroll Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Elementary Elementary · Elk Grove Unified | KG–06 | 932 | 0.7 mi |
| Arlene Hein Elementary Elementary · Elk Grove Unified | KG–06 | 817 | 1.2 mi |
| Helen Carr Castello Elementary Elementary · Elk Grove Unified | KG–06 | 790 | 1.4 mi |
| Zehnder Ranch Elementary Elementary · Elk Grove Unified | KG–06 | 1,019 | 1.7 mi |
| Miwok Village Elementary Elementary · Elk Grove Unified | KG–06 | 1,050 | 2.3 mi |
| Elitha Donner Elementary Elementary · Elk Grove Unified | KG–06 | 706 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Carroll Elementary
What grades does Carroll Elementary serve?
Carroll Elementary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Elk Grove Unified.
How many students attend Carroll Elementary?
Carroll Elementary reported 854 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 926 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Carroll Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 24:1, based on 854 students and 35.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Carroll Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Carroll Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Elk Grove Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Carroll Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
55.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Carroll Elementary in?
Carroll Elementary is part of Elk Grove Unified, based in Elk Grove, CA, which operates 67 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Carroll Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Franklin Elementary (0.7 mi), Arlene Hein Elementary (1.2 mi), Helen Carr Castello Elementary (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.