John & Carol Carlson Elementary

www.cusd80.com/carlson

649 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

John & Carol Carlson Elementary is a public school located in the suburban community of Chandler, Arizona, serving students within the Chandler Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, offering a comprehensive K-6 curriculum designed to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond. Its location in a growing residential area allows it to serve a diverse group of families who prioritize community-focused education.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Carlson Elementary places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and inclusive school culture. The school integrates technology into its classrooms to enhance learning experiences and encourages extracurricular involvement to help students build social skills and confidence. By maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the local community, the school aims to provide a well-rounded environment where students are challenged intellectually while being supported in their personal and character growth.

649

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John & Carol Carlson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	419
Hispanic	119
Black	27
Asian	37
Two or More	47

White
419 (64.6 %)
Hispanic
119 (18.3 %)
Two or More
47 (7.2 %)
Asian
37 (5.7 %)
Black
27 (4.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
Phone:	(480)224-3800
Website:	http://www.cusd80.com/carlson
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	649
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 106

Grade 6 121