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Caroldale Learning Community

Grades KG–08 · Elementary · Carson, CA · NCES 062271002897

At a glance

Reported students

620

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

34.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

18:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

California elementary enrollment

79th percentile

Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

420

Caroldale Learning Community: 620 reported students.

State peer staffing position

10th percentile

18:1 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
704
Teachers (FTE)
40
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1

What the reported data says about Caroldale Learning Community

Caroldale Learning Community is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Carson. It is one of 784 current school records connected to Los Angeles Unified. NCES reports 620 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 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 18:1, below 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 Hispanic or Latino (47.7%) and Asian (28.4%). English learners represent 9.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.4%. 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 Caroldale Learning Community

  1. 1How do the reported 18:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
9.8%
Students with disabilities
12.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch
77.9%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0.86
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

  • White1.8%
  • Hispanic47.7%
  • Black9%
  • Asian28.4%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.9%
  • Multiracial11%

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.

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Public schools near Caroldale Learning Community

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Two Hundred Thirty-Second Place Elementary

Elementary · Los Angeles Unified

KG–054130.6 mi
Dolores Street Elementary

Elementary · Los Angeles Unified

KG–053700.6 mi
Meyler Street Elementary

Elementary · Los Angeles Unified

KG–056030.7 mi
Carson Street Elementary

Elementary · Los Angeles Unified

KG–056230.8 mi
Catskill Avenue Elementary

Elementary · Los Angeles Unified

KG–054191 mi
Van Deene Avenue Elementary

Elementary · Los Angeles Unified

KG–063201.1 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Caroldale Learning Community

What grades does Caroldale Learning Community serve?

Caroldale Learning Community reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Los Angeles Unified.

How many students attend Caroldale Learning Community?

Caroldale Learning Community reported 620 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 704 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Caroldale Learning Community?

The calculated ratio is 18:1, based on 620 students and 34.5 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 Caroldale Learning Community a public, charter, or magnet school?

Caroldale Learning Community is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Los Angeles Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Caroldale Learning Community students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

77.9% 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 Caroldale Learning Community in?

Caroldale Learning Community is part of Los Angeles Unified, based in Los Angeles, CA, which operates 784 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Caroldale Learning Community?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Two Hundred Thirty-Second Place Elementary (0.6 mi), Dolores Street Elementary (0.6 mi), Meyler Street Elementary (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.