Caruthers Elementary School

About Caruthers Elementary School

Caruthers Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Caruthers, California. The school has a student population of about 500 students in grades K-5. Caruthers Elementary School is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment for students to reach their full potential. The school provides a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects such as math, reading, science, and social studies, as well as enrichment activities such as art, music, physical education, and technology. The school also offers an extensive extracurricular program, including a variety of clubs and sports. Caruthers Elementary School is committed to fostering a positive school culture that is supportive and welcoming to all students and families. The school works hard to create a positive learning environment that encourages students to be creative, think critically, and take risks. The school also has a strong emphasis on community involvement, and students are encouraged to participate in service projects and other activities that benefit the local community.

Address:	13699 S. Quince, Quince Ave. A Caruthers, CA 93609
Phone:	(559) 864-6500
Site:	caruthers.k12.ca.us
Grades:	K – 8
Enrollment:	905 students

Overview Caruthers Elementary School

Caruthers Elementary School serves 905 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Caruthers Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Caruthers Elementary School

Caruthers Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Caruthers Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.