Enrollment
290
Elementary
DISTRICT 160 · STATE 380
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·STEVENSON-CARSON SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 530852003930
Carson Elementary School
351 Hot Springs Ave, Carson, WA 98610 · (509) 427-5939 · Skamania County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL290 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
16.7:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.0:1 · STATE 17.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
65%
189 students
DISTRICT 59% · STATE 51%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 61 | 21% |
| Grade 1 | 38 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 47 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 50 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 50 | 17% |
| Grade 5 | 44 | 15% |
This year's kindergarten class (61) is 39% larger than its 5th grade class (44).
Student demographics
34%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 36% · STATE 68% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Carson Elementary School→Wind River Middle School
Based on grade levels within Stevenson-Carson School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Carson Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Elementary School this school | 290 | 65.2% | N/A |
| Highland Elementary Clarkston | 290 | 67.9% | N/A |
| Concrete Elementary Concrete | 308 | 66.9% | 32.9% |
| Otis Orchards School OTIS ORCHARDS | 339 | 64.9% | 41.6% |
| Chimacum Elementary School Chimacum | 257 | 62.3% | 41.8% |
| University Elementary School Spokane Valley | 291 | 63.9% | 50.6% |
Matched among Washington elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Carson Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Washington | In Skamania County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 290 | #979 of 1,268 | #1 of 7 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.7:1 | #751 of 1,085 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 33.5% | #987 of 1,088 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 65.2% | #351 of 1,169 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
About Carson Elementary School
Carson Elementary School is a small elementary school with its address in Carson, Washington. The school enrolls 290 students, from kindergarten through 5. Average enrollment for elementary schools in Washington is about 380, so this school runs 24% smaller than that.
The 6 schools of Stevenson-Carson School District, including Carson Elementary School, enroll 1,097 students.
White students are the large majority at Carson Elementary School, with 80% of enrollment. The remaining shares are 13% Hispanic and 5% multiracial. Carson Elementary School has a diversity index of 34%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Its teaching staff equals 17.4 full-time positions, a ratio of 16.7:1. Across elementary schools in Washington, the average ratio is about 17.3:1. Free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, a common measure of family income, is 65%. That is 15 points above the 50% average for public schools in Skamania County.
Carson Elementary School is located in Skamania County, where median household income is about $93,265, 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 4% of people live in poverty. Federal data list 13 public schools in Skamania County, with a combined enrollment of about 1,794.
Carson Elementary is the closest public school, less than a tenth of a mile away in a straight line. There are 5 more public schools inside five miles.
Under the NCES locale system, Carson Elementary School is Rural: Remote.
Community posts for Carson Elementary School can cover science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Skamania County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
12,402
Census ACS
Median income
$93,265
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
30%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
1,794 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Stevenson-Carson School District
- Stevenson High SchoolHigh · 271 students
- Wind River Middle SchoolMiddle · 186 students
- Stevenson ElementaryElementary · 174 students
- Carson ElementaryElementary · 168 students
- PreschoolElementary · 8 students
- Open Doors for Stevenson High SchoolHigh
Other schools in Carson
- Wind River Middle SchoolMiddle · 186 students
- Carson ElementaryElementary · 168 students
Other Carson Elementary schools
8 other US public schools in 7 states are named Carson Elementary. Carson Elementary School is the 7th largest of the 9.
- Carson ElementaryCarson, WA · 168 students
- Carson Elementary SchoolChicago, IL · 724 students
- Carson Elementary SchoolDECATUR, TX · 489 students
- Carson Elementary SchoolSAN ANTONIO, TX · 488 students
- Carson Elementary SchoolNewark, OH · 414 students
Nearby schools
- Carson Elementary0.0 mi · 168
- Wind River Middle School0.1 mi · 186
- Stevenson High School4.0 mi · 271
- Stevenson Elementary4.1 mi · 174
- Preschool4.1 mi · 8
- Cascade Locks School5.6 mi · 65
Frequently asked questions
About Carson Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Carson Elementary School?
Carson Elementary School enrolls approximately 290 students in grades KG-05.
What age range does Carson Elementary School serve?
Carson Elementary School serves students from grade KG through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at Carson Elementary School?
Approximately 16.7:1 students per teacher at Carson Elementary School.
How diverse is Carson Elementary School?
Carson Elementary School reports a student body of 80% White, 13% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Carson Elementary School?
Carson Elementary School is overseen by Stevenson-Carson School District in Skamania County.
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