B−
Rachel Carson Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
4245 Meg Dr., San Jose, CA 95136 · (408) 535-6287 · Part of San Jose Unified School District
Students
199
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
47%
Setting
City
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Rachel Carson Elementary
- Math proficiency 12 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 12 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 16.4% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency22%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts37%
State average 48.6%
Location
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4245 Meg Dr., San Jose
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten59
Grade 127
Grade 228
Grade 330
Grade 427
Grade 528
Enrollment over time
238’20
201’21
180’22
196’23
199’24
Down 16.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 48%Asian 19%White 18%Two or more races 10%Black 5%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.