Carlton Oaks Elementary

Carlton Oaks Elementary is one of the heavily attended primary schools in Santee, California, operated by Santee, with 823 students on its rolls from grades K through 8. Compared to the state average of about 465 students per school, that is 77% larger than typical.

Across the 11 schools in Santee (6,066 students total), Carlton Oaks Elementary accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Carlton Oaks Elementary reports that the largest single group is White at 50%, but no single group is in the majority. Beyond that, the school lists 29% Hispanic, 13% multiracial, 6% Asian. That composition is broadly in line with San Diego County as a whole.

In terms of school funding signals, The school lists 36 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 22.9:1. The state averages about 22.3:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Around 38% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. By comparison, San Diego County runs at roughly 54%, so the school's eligibility rate is below the surrounding baseline.

After controlling for student poverty, Carlton Oaks Elementary tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 57.1% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 55.5%.

In the surrounding community, San Diego County reports that median household income runs about $106,268, about 43% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 7%. Carlton Oaks Elementary is one of 766 public schools in San Diego County (combined enrollment of about 467,437 students).

The closest other public school is West Hills High, roughly 0.3 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Carlton Oaks Elementary at 4th of 8; the average score across the group is 56.6%.

Carlton Oaks Elementary operates from a bedroom-community location.

Looking at the recent track record. Carlton Oaks Elementary's enrollment has remained close to its prior level since 2018, when it stood at 838 (now 823). Over the same period, the White share declined from 59% to 50%. Class-load math has fell: from 25.0:1 in 2018 to 22.9:1 in 2025.

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