CARMEN DRAGON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Carmen Dragon Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Antioch Unified school district, located in Antioch, CA with about 475 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, Carmen Dragon Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Carmen Dragon Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Antioch, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Antioch Unified School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and character building. The school typically focuses on foundational literacy and mathematics skills, while providing various resources to help prepare its diverse student population for success in middle school and beyond.
Beyond its core curriculum, Carmen Dragon Elementary is known for being a neighborhood hub that encourages parent and community involvement. The school staff works to create a safe and inclusive campus culture, often utilizing tiered support systems to address the individual needs of students. By prioritizing both academic achievement and the overall well-being of its students, the school strives to empower children to become responsible, life-long learners within the Antioch community.
For more information, contact Carmen Dragon Elementary at (925) 779-7475 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Antioch, CA 94531-8619
(925) 779-7475
CARMEN DRAGON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Antioch, CA with about 475 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Antioch Unified
- Total Students:
- 475
- Teachers:
- 21.5
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 475 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 38.3%
- Black or African American
- 29.7%
- Asian
- 13.1%
- White
- 9.1%
- Two or more races
- 8.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.