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PublicElementaryGrades K–5
2421 Carlton Ave., San Jose, CA 95124 · (408) 356-1141 · Part of Union Elementary School District
San Jose’s School Grade B+ better than 72% of California school districts
Students
656
Students per teacher
26:1
Free or reduced lunch
5%
Setting
City
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Carlton Elementary
- Larger classes: 26 students per teacher
- No state test results published for this school
Location
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2421 Carlton Ave., San Jose
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten134
Grade 198
Grade 2103
Grade 3106
Grade 4112
Grade 5103
Enrollment over time
657’20
628’21
672’22
662’23
656’24
About steady since 2020–21.
Who goes here
Asian 47%White 31%Hispanic 12%Two or more races 9%Black 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Carlton Elementary from San Jose families.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.