Arroyo

Summary:

Arroyo is an exceptional elementary school located in San Carlos, California, serving grades 4-5 with a total enrollment of 277 students. It is part of the San Carlos Elementary School District and has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in the state.

Arroyo's academic performance is truly outstanding, with students consistently outperforming the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics. For the 2023-2024 school year, Arroyo's proficiency rates were 80.77% in ELA and 79.37% in Math, compared to the state averages of 47.04% and 35.54% respectively. The school's performance across different student subgroups is also impressive, with Arroyo ranking in the top 100-300 in the state for Asian, Hispanic, White, and Multi-racial students, as well as for students with disabilities and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, Arroyo has maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 0% to 6.5% over the past few years, which is lower than the district and state averages.

Interestingly, Arroyo's performance is generally on par with or exceeds that of other nearby elementary schools in the San Carlos district, such as Mariposa, White Oaks, Arundel, and Heather. The nearby San Carlos Charter Learning Center, a public charter school, also performs exceptionally well, with test scores and rankings that are comparable to or even exceed those of Arroyo.

Detail:

Public 4-5

1710 Arroyo Ave.
San Carlos, CA 94070-3809

(650) 632-8300

District: San Carlos Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
172^nd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,440

Students who attend Arroyo usually attend:

Middle:	Central Middle
High:	Sequoia High

Student/teacher ratio: 23.8

Number of students: 287

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.4%

Two or more races:

17.4%

Hispanic:

13.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Arroyo ranks better than 97.1% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.92. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Student population at Arroyo is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (55.4%), two or more races (17.4%), Hispanic (13.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the San Carlos Elementary School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arroyo is 23.8, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the San Carlos Elementary School District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arroyo is $11,440, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the San Carlos Elementary School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Arroyo 172^nd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Arroyo in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Arroyo

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	91.86	528^th	5789	90.9%
2021	92.68	118^th	1417	91.7%
2022	95.93	295^th	5883	95.0%
2023	96.86	201^st	5874	96.6%
2024	96.92	172^nd	5862	97.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Arroyo

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	72.45	90^th	339	73.5%
2019	64.99	176^th	445	60.4%
2022	79.69	98^th	610	83.9%
2023	87.61	31^st	669	95.4%
2024	84.36	74^th	669	88.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Arroyo

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	86.66	238^th	2634	91.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Arroyo

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	18.47	4662^nd	5173	9.9%
2021	73.40	203^rd	1110	81.7%
2022	36.40	3306^th	5264	37.2%
2023	86.20	534^th	5374	90.1%
2024	97.87	110^th	5511	98.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Arroyo

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	91.49	473^rd	5413	91.3%
2019	91.29	484^th	5492	91.2%
2021	90.42	133^rd	1267	89.5%
2022	94.06	365^th	5635	93.5%
2023	95.34	255^th	5617	95.5%
2024	97.54	76^th	5605	98.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Arroyo

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	83.19	243^rd	2128	88.6%
2019	43.03	1192^nd	2585	53.9%
2021	85.86	25^th	293	91.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Arroyo

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	93.27	369^th	5431	93.2%
2019	90.72	530^th	5510	90.4%
2021	92.68	105^th	1272	91.7%
2022	96.06	229^th	5663	96.0%
2023	96.41	201^st	5650	96.4%
2024	94.58	311^th	5636	94.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Arroyo

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	69.34	380^th	1071	64.5%
2019	57.91	587^th	1149	48.9%
2022	81.55	110^th	1154	90.5%
2023	82.07	106^th	1190	91.1%
2024	82.68	100^th	1203	91.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Arroyo

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	93.80	172^nd	4830	96.4%
2019	80.41	691^st	4963	86.1%
2022	88.02	433^rd	5084	91.5%
2023	84.76	560^th	5098	89.0%
2024	95.50	149^th	5102	97.1%

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Rank History for White students at Arroyo

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	78.80	493^rd	2737	82.0%
2019	82.17	386^th	2834	86.4%
2022	85.39	252^nd	2726	90.8%
2023	82.94	307^th	2662	88.5%
2024	85.64	224^th	2647	91.5%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Arroyo

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	220	2	30	46	0	0	36	334
2018	214	1	30	50	0	0	36	331
2019	177	3	29	47	0	1	31	288
2020	180	1	29	39	0	1	34	284
2021	169	0	37	46	0	0	27	279
2022	151	0	41	43	0	1	43	279
2023	154	0	35	35	0	1	52	277
2024	159	1	37	39	1	0	50	287

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

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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 Arroyo

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	334	16.2	20.5	2.1
2018	331	16.2	20.3	6.9
2019	288	15.7	18.3	7.3
2020	284	n/a	n/a	7.7
2021	279	11.2	24.9	5.7
2022	279	16.3	17.1	7.9
2023	277	13.6	20.3	8.3
2024	287	12.0	23.8	7

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 Arroyo

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	334	16.2	20.5	2.1
2018	331	16.2	20.3	6.9
2019	288	15.7	18.3	7.3
2020	284	n/a	n/a	7.7
2021	279	11.2	24.9	5.7
2022	279	16.3	17.1	7.9
2023	277	13.6	20.3	8.3
2024	287	12.0	23.8	7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Arroyo

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$11,440

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Arroyo

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 528^th of 5789 Elementary schools	Ranks 201^st of 5874 Elementary schools	5.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Arroyo)	79.6	77.9	1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Carlos Elementary)	81.4	79.1	2.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.5	43.7	5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Arroyo)	80.2	79.4	0.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (San Carlos Elementary)	80	82.8	2.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (California)	44.9	40.8	4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Arroyo)	73.5	85.7	12.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Carlos Elementary)	76.4	85.2	8.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.7	46.7	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Arroyo)	66.9	74.1	7.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (San Carlos Elementary)	69.1	77.5	8.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (California)	38	33.4	4.6%
5th Grade Science (Arroyo)	56.3	72	15.7%
5th Grade Science (San Carlos Elementary)	62.7	74.1	11.4%
5th Grade Science (California)	31.7	31.9	0.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	288	277	3.8%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	29	35	20.7%
Hispanic	47	35	25.5%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	177	154	13%
Two or More Races	31	52	67.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	7.3%	8.3%	1%

Schools Near Arroyo

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)							% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Total
Arroyo	Public	4-5	1710 Arroyo Ave.	San Carlos	94070	San Mateo County	San Carlos Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(650) 632-8300	287	12	23.8	7.0%	159 (55.4%)	1 (0.3%)	39 (13.6%)	37 (12.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (17.4%)	96.9	172^nd of 5862 public elementary schools	97.1%		96.9	201^st of 5874 public elementary schools	96.6%	29	72.3		72.3		80.0	81.6				80.8		85.5	73.1				79.4						$11,440
Brittan Acres Elementary	Public	K-3	2000 Belle Ave.	San Carlos	94070	San Mateo County	San Carlos Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(650) 508-7307	372	17	21.8	11.0%	193 (51.9%)	2 (0.5%)	48 (12.9%)	61 (16.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	64 (17.2%)								(n/a)				79.1						79.1	83.7						83.7						$13,717
White Oaks Elementary	Public	K-3	1901 White Oak Way	San Carlos	94070	San Mateo County	San Carlos Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(650) 508-7317	244	11	22.1	7.8%	118 (48.4%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (12.3%)	48 (19.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	47 (19.3%)								(n/a)				70.2						70.2	89.4						89.4						$13,622
Arundel Elementary	Public	K-3	200 Arundel Rd.	San Carlos	94070	San Mateo County	San Carlos Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(650) 508-7311	376	17	22.1	11.2%	132 (35.1%)	2 (0.5%)	59 (15.7%)	109 (29.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	73 (19.4%)								(n/a)				87.9						87.9	91.2						91.2						$12,110
Heather Elementary	Public	K-3	2757 Melendy Dr.	San Carlos	94070	San Mateo County	San Carlos Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(650) 508-7303	308	17	18.6	12.7%	93 (30.2%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (18.5%)	109 (35.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	45 (14.6%)								(n/a)				63.8						63.8	69.6						69.6						$13,453
Clifford Elementary	Public	K-8	225 Clifford Ave.	Redwood City	94062	San Mateo County	Redwood City Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(650) 482-2402	673	34	19.7	43.1%	249 (37.0%)	5 (0.7%)	321 (47.7%)	42 (6.2%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.6%)	51 (7.6%)	67.4	1704^th of 5862 public elementary schools	70.9%		66.7	1725^th of 5874 public elementary schools	70.6%	21	37.5	22.8	30.6	49.2	57.1	54.8	45.3	55.7	35.1	50.0	58.1	60.9	45.3	36.9	40.5	29.8	45.3	96.6	98.3	96.6	98.3	97.4
San Carlos Charter Learning Center	Public, Charter	K-8	750 Dartmouth Ave.	San Carlos	94070	San Mateo County	San Carlos Charter Learning Center District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(650) 508-7343	367	19	19.3	4.6%	176 (48.0%)	2 (0.5%)	38 (10.4%)	92 (25.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	58 (15.8%)	96.3	235^th of 5862 public elementary schools	96.0%		94.9	357^th of 5874 public elementary schools	93.9%	122	69.4	65.8	67.6	81.8	90.7	72.2	85.7	95.5	75.7	84.1	81.8	90.7	66.7	68.6	77.3	60.5	75.0	93.2
Mariposa	Public	4-5	750 Dartmouth Ave.	San Carlos	94070	San Mateo County	San Carlos Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(650) 832-4201	286	15	19.5	9.8%	84 (29.4%)	2 (0.7%)	52 (18.2%)	95 (33.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	50 (17.5%)	98.1	74^th of 5862 public elementary schools	98.7%		97.9	111^th of 5874 public elementary schools	98.1%	37	75.0		75.0		86.0	83.1				84.6		89.7	82.4				86.2
Nesbit Elementary	Public	K-8	500 Biddulph Way	Belmont	94002	San Mateo County	Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(650) 637-4860	596	26	22.7	25.0%	136 (22.8%)	14 (2.3%)	188 (31.5%)	152 (25.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.9%)	89 (14.9%)	77.9	1243^rd of 5862 public elementary schools	78.8%		87.5	847^th of 5874 public elementary schools	85.6%	396	43.8	33.3	39.0	75.4	74.6	58.1	47.7	59.2	64.8	64.5	74.2	71.6	37.5	34.0	39.2	30.9	49.7						$12,333
Central Elementary	Public	K-5	525 Middle Rd.	Belmont	94002	San Mateo County	Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(650) 637-4820	436	17	25.6	6.9%	127 (29.1%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (6.9%)	174 (39.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	103 (23.6%)	98.9	20^th of 5862 public elementary schools	99.7%		98.8	33^rd of 5874 public elementary schools	99.4%	13	81.9		81.9	87.7	87.5	90.1				88.4	95.8	91.7	90.1				92.5						$11,089

Frequently Asked Questions about Arroyo

What district is Arroyo in?

San Carlos Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Arroyo?

Students at Arroyo are 55% White, 17% Two or more races, 14% Hispanic, 13% Asian.

Is Arroyo a good school?

Yes! Arroyo is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 172^nd of 5862 California elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Arroyo attend?

Students who attend Arroyo usually go on to attend:

Middle : Central Middle
High : Sequoia High

How many students attend Arroyo?

In the 2023-24 school year, 287 students attended Arroyo.

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