Carmel River Elementary

Public K-5

 Monte Verde St. and 15th Ave.
       Carmel, CA  93923


(831) 624-4609

District: Carmel Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
703rd of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,492 Help


Students who attend Carmel River Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Carmel Middle
High:    Carmel High

Student/teacher ratio:  20.3 Help
Number of students:  386

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.3%
Two or more races:
16.1%
Hispanic:
15.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.8% Help


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Compare Details Carmel River Elementary ranks better than 88% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.1. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Carmel River Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (58.3%), two or more races (16.1%), Hispanic (15.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 8.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Carmel Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carmel River Elementary is 20.3. 2 elementary schools in the Carmel Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carmel River Elementary is $16,492. 2 elementary schools in the Carmel Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Carmel River Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Carmel River Elementary 703rd of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Carmel River Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Carmel Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Carmel Unified 83rd of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Carmel River Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Carmel River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 96.40 157th 4809 96.7%
2005 98.32 34th 4822 99.3%
2006 98.04 53rd 4818 98.9%
2007 97.71 70th 5113 98.6%
2008 94.69 205th 5113 96.0%
2009 95.29 141st 5193 97.3%
2010 94.65 153rd 5314 97.1%
2011 93.80 194th 5377 96.4%
2012 93.75 172nd 5390 96.8%
2013 93.56 211th 5530 96.2%
2015 97.13 173rd 5611 96.9%
2016 95.87 249th 5614 95.6%
2017 95.35 302nd 5692 94.7%
2018 92.92 451st 5662 92.0%
2019 96.58 179th 5789 96.9%
2021 90.05 154th 1417 89.1%
2022 95.89 298th 5883 94.9%
2023 90.10 696th 5848 88.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carmel River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.33 756th 5084 85.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Carmel River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.78 579th 5413 89.3%
2019 95.79 179th 5492 96.7%
2021 89.83 143rd 1267 88.7%
2022 95.79 237th 5635 95.8%
2023 87.28 767th 5595 86.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Carmel River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.69 339th 5431 93.8%
2019 95.78 190th 5510 96.6%
2021 87.46 161st 1272 87.3%
2022 94.41 346th 5663 93.9%
2023 90.64 572nd 5627 89.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Carmel River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 76.32 224th 1149 80.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Carmel River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.88 379th 4830 92.2%
2019 99.85 5th 4963 99.9%
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Rank History for White students at Carmel River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.43 362nd 2737 86.8%
2019 87.30 177th 2834 93.8%
2022 85.22 260th 2726 90.5%
2023 74.00 656th 2659 75.3%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Carmel River Elementary Test Scores
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by a parent
Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Open Quote Mr. Marden, the principal lacks leadership and the school is plagued by the common problems of public schools, such as staff covering up for each other. This school is living off the innate talent and intelligence of the children whose parents can afford to live in one of the most expensive neighborhoods. If you are committed to hours of teaching your child outside of school and ok with your child sitting in the class getting almost nothing out of the curriculum, or if your child is behind, this is the place for you. If your do not want to have any homework, this is your dream. If your conscious is ok with teachers giving children higher rankings because of their parents, then, welcome to the exclusive Carmel River School Country Club. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Carmel River Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 413 7 20 8 1 n/a n/a 0 449
1989 434 9 14 12 1 n/a n/a 0 470
1990 422 8 22 5 1 n/a n/a 0 458
1991 425 2 12 6 2 n/a n/a 0 447
1992 388 5 17 10 3 n/a n/a 0 423
1993 414 6 16 18 1 n/a n/a 0 455
1994 414 15 22 26 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1995 398 15 34 20 4 n/a n/a 0 471
1996 398 15 34 20 4 n/a n/a 0 471
1997 393 19 30 22 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1998 390 16 29 27 1 n/a n/a 0 463
1999 314 3 16 23 1 n/a n/a 85 442
2000 328 7 25 25 4 n/a n/a 29 418
2001 305 3 21 20 2 n/a n/a 69 420
2002 300 5 20 17 1 n/a n/a 34 377
2003 300 5 20 17 1 n/a n/a 34 377
2004 271 18 16 24 2 n/a n/a 47 378
2005 292 12 7 26 5 n/a n/a 46 388
2006 288 18 13 18 6 n/a n/a 52 395
2007 296 11 21 27 4 n/a n/a 59 418
2008 298 11 18 30 1 n/a n/a 0 358
2009 318 10 20 31 1 3 70 0 453
2010 317 6 21 57 1 1 57 0 460
2011 345 9 31 56 1 0 67 0 509
2012 351 5 27 63 0 0 62 0 508
2013 318 6 28 55 1 0 65 0 473
2014 306 4 31 76 2 0 53 0 472
2015 334 3 36 62 2 0 48 0 485
2016 316 1 35 56 2 0 45 0 455
2017 307 1 36 58 3 0 57 0 462
2018 307 2 40 52 2 2 52 0 457
2019 288 3 39 52 0 2 67 0 451
2020 296 4 39 53 0 1 51 0 444
2021 261 3 43 49 0 1 45 0 402
2022 237 4 34 57 0 4 56 0 392
2023 225 3 31 61 0 4 62 0 386

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Carmel River Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 449 20.0 22.4 n/a
1989 470 21.2 22.1 n/a
1990 458 21.7 21.1 n/a
1991 447 22.0 20.3 n/a
1992 423 22.4 18.8 6.6
1993 455 18.0 25.3 9
1994 477 19.0 25.1 9.4
1995 471 20.8 22.6 12.1
1996 471 20.8 22.6 12.1
1997 464 23.4 19.8 9.1
1998 463 24.0 19.3 6.9
1999 442 24.0 18.4 10.6
2000 418 25.0 16.7 10
2001 420 24.2 17.4 6.6
2002 377 23.0 16.4 8.7
2003 377 23.0 16.4 8.7
2004 378 22.0 17.2 7.6
2005 388 22.0 17.6 6.7
2006 395 23.0 17.2 5.5
2007 418 22.8 18.3 6.1
2008 358 26.8 13.4 5.9
2009 453 25.8 15.7 7.1
2010 460 25.8 17.8 5.7
2011 509 n/a n/a 7.5
2012 508 23.0 22.0 n/a
2013 473 23.0 20.5 7.8
2014 472 22.0 21.4 8.9
2015 485 22.0 22.0 8.2
2016 455 22.0 20.6 6.4
2017 462 22.0 21.0 6.5
2018 457 23.0 19.8 10.1
2019 451 22.0 20.5 8
2020 444 n/a n/a 8.1
2021 402 21.0 19.1 8.7
2022 392 21.0 18.6 14.3
2023 386 19.0 20.3 8.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Carmel River Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 449 20.0 22.4 n/a
1989 470 21.2 22.1 n/a
1990 458 21.7 21.1 n/a
1991 447 22.0 20.3 n/a
1992 423 22.4 18.8 6.6
1993 455 18.0 25.3 9
1994 477 19.0 25.1 9.4
1995 471 20.8 22.6 12.1
1996 471 20.8 22.6 12.1
1997 464 23.4 19.8 9.1
1998 463 24.0 19.3 6.9
1999 442 24.0 18.4 10.6
2000 418 25.0 16.7 10
2001 420 24.2 17.4 6.6
2002 377 23.0 16.4 8.7
2003 377 23.0 16.4 8.7
2004 378 22.0 17.2 7.6
2005 388 22.0 17.6 6.7
2006 395 23.0 17.2 5.5
2007 418 22.8 18.3 6.1
2008 358 26.8 13.4 5.9
2009 453 25.8 15.7 7.1
2010 460 25.8 17.8 5.7
2011 509 n/a n/a 7.5
2012 508 23.0 22.0 n/a
2013 473 23.0 20.5 7.8
2014 472 22.0 21.4 8.9
2015 485 22.0 22.0 8.2
2016 455 22.0 20.6 6.4
2017 462 22.0 21.0 6.5
2018 457 23.0 19.8 10.1
2019 451 22.0 20.5 8
2020 444 n/a n/a 8.1
2021 402 21.0 19.1 8.7
2022 392 21.0 18.6 14.3
2023 386 19.0 20.3 8.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Carmel River Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201283.0%6.0%0.0%12.0%88.0%91.0%93.0%87.0%94.0%
201391.0%7.0%0.0%2.0%93.0%91.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%
201475.0%8.0%0.0%17.0%88.0%81.0%92.0%86.0%82.0%
201570.0%10.0%0.0%20.0%83.0%82.0%86.0%82.0%79.0%
201680.0%16.0%0.0%4.0%83.0%83.0%84.0%81.0%83.0%
201784.0%5.0%6.0%5.0%86.0%86.0%88.0%91.0%91.0%
201887.0%0.0%3.0%0.0%95.0%95.0%≥98.0%97.0%95.0%
201986.0%9.0%2.0%90.0%90.0%95.0%93.0%88.0%
202091.5%3.4%5.1%91.5%94.9%93.2%94.9%96.6%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Carmel River Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $16,492

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carmel River Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 179th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 696th of 5848 Elementary schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Carmel River Elementary)74.173.5
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Carmel Unified)74.369.5
 4.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Carmel River Elementary)91.477.9
 13.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Carmel Unified)7976.2
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Carmel River Elementary)85.786.8
 1.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Carmel Unified)81.280.6
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Carmel River Elementary)77.482.4
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Carmel Unified)70.679.1
 8.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Carmel River Elementary)92.658.3
 34.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Carmel Unified)81.368.6
 12.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Carmel River Elementary)8061
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Carmel Unified)68.863.9
 4.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Carmel River Elementary)76.848.3
 28.5%
   5th Grade Science (Carmel Unified)67.859
 8.8%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students451386
 14.4%
African American33
American Indian00
Asian3931
 20.5%
Hispanic5261
 17.3%
Pacific Islander24
 100%
White288225
 21.9%
Two or More Races6762
 7.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8%8.8%
 0.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Carmel River Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 386 students attended Carmel River Elementary.

Students at Carmel River Elementary are 58% White, 16% Two or more races, 16% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

Carmel River Elementary ranks 703rd of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Carmel River Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carmel Middle
High : Carmel High


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