Arroyo

arroyo.scsdk8.org/

277 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Arroyo School, located at 1710 Arroyo Ave in San Carlos, California, is a public elementary school serving students in grades 4 and 5. It is part of the San Carlos School District and operates as an upper-elementary campus, often serving as a transitional bridge between the primary elementary schools (K–3) and the middle school level. The school is known for its strong community atmosphere and its commitment to fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and technological literacy in its students.

The curriculum at Arroyo emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous core academics with enrichment opportunities such as music, art, and physical education. The school actively promotes a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, supported by an engaged parent-teacher association that facilitates various extracurricular activities and school events. With a focus on preparing students for the challenges of middle school, Arroyo strives to create a supportive, student-centered environment that encourages curiosity and lifelong learning.

277

Total Students

13.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arroyo
Demographic	Student Count
White	154
Hispanic	35
Asian	35
Two or More	52
Pacific Islander	1

White
154 (55.6 %)
Two or More
52 (18.8 %)
Hispanic
35 (12.6 %)
Asian
35 (12.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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:	N/A
District:	San Carlos Elementary
Phone:	(650)632-8300
Website:	http://arroyo.scsdk8.org/
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	277
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	26
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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

Grade 4 144

Grade 5 133