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Carlton Elementary

San Jose, California · Grades K to 5 · Union Elementary

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About Carlton Elementary

Located in San Jose, California, Carlton Elementary is a public school for kindergarten through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 656 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in San Jose. With about 25.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 25.7 students per teacher. Union Elementary runs 8 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Santa Clara County. There are 110 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address2421 Carlton Ave., San Jose, CA 95124
Phone(408) 356-1141
School districtUnion Elementary
GradesK to 5
Students (2024-25)656
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)25.5
Students per teacher25.7
Charter schoolNo
School typeRegular
LevelElementary
Locale (NCES)City, large, Santa Clara County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 064032006669). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Alta Vista ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Los Gatos, CA · 0.6 miUnion MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8San Jose · 0.7 miLearning Pathways KindergartenPrivate · Grades PreK to KSan Jose · 0.8 miFarnham CharterCharter · Grades K to 5San Jose · 0.9 miYavneh Day SchoolPrivate, Jewish · Grades K to 8Los Gatos, CA · 0.9 miBlossom Hill ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Los Gatos, CA · 1.1 miOne World Montessori School Inc. LeighPrivate · Grades PreK to TKSan Jose · 1.4 miLeigh HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12San Jose · 1.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Carlton Elementary serve?

Carlton Elementary serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Carlton Elementary?

Carlton Elementary reported 656 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlton Elementary?

About 25.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 656 students and 25.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Carlton Elementary a public or charter school?

Carlton Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Carlton Elementary in?

Carlton Elementary is part of Union Elementary. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ca/union-elementary/

Where is Carlton Elementary located?

Carlton Elementary is at 2421 Carlton Ave., San Jose, CA 95124. The phone number is (408) 356-1141.

How many other schools are near Carlton Elementary?

There are 110 other schools within 5 miles of Carlton Elementary in our directory.

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