Serving 436 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tularcitos Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tularcitos Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Tularcitos Elementary School's student population of 436 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
436 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tularcitos Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tularcitos Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#604 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)72%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
63%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tularcitos Elementary School's ranking?
Tularcitos Elementary School is ranked #604 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Tularcitos Elementary School often compared to?
Tularcitos Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spreckels Elementary School, Toro Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Tularcitos Elementary School?
436 students attend Tularcitos Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Tularcitos Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tularcitos Elementary School?
Tularcitos Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tularcitos Elementary School offer ?
Tularcitos Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tularcitos Elementary School part of?
Tularcitos Elementary School is part of Carmel Unified School District.
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