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Public elementary school · Stevenson-Carson School District

Carson Elementary School

Grades KG–06 · Carson, WA · NCES 530852003930

School overview

At a glance

Reported students

290

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

17.37

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16.7:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–06

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Washington elementary enrollment

21th percentile

Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

228.5

Carson Elementary School: 290 reported students.

State peer staffing position

71th percentile

16.7:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about Carson Elementary School

Carson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Carson. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Stevenson-Carson School District. NCES reports 290 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 21th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, close to the Washington median of 15.7:1 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (80.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Turn data into a school visit

Questions worth asking Carson Elementary School

  1. 1How do the reported 16.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.37 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. 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

Student context

Enrollment needs

English learners
Not reported
Students with disabilities
Not reported
Free/reduced-price lunch
65.2%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

People available to students

Support staff

Counselors (FTE)
Not reported
Nurses (FTE)
Not reported
Psychologists (FTE)
Not reported
Social workers (FTE)
Not reported

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White80.3%
  • Hispanic12.8%
  • Black0.7%
  • Asian0.7%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial5.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Learning opportunities

Programs reported by the school

Advanced Placement

Not reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported

Computer science

Not reported

Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Continue exploring

Other schools in Stevenson-Carson School District

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Stevenson High School

High · Grades 09–12

271 reported students

Wind River Middle School

Middle · Grades 07–08

186 reported students

Preschool

Other · Grades PK–PK

8 reported students

View all 4 district schools →