Carlton Hills Elementary

9353 Pike Rd.
Santee, CA 92071

www.santeesd.net

586 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Carlton Hills Elementary, located in Santee, California, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade as part of the Santee School District. The campus is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of 21st-century skills. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the academic rigors of high school while encouraging personal responsibility and community engagement.

Beyond core academics, Carlton Hills places a strong emphasis on student well-being and enrichment. The school community works closely with parents and local stakeholders to create a cohesive educational experience that balances traditional instruction with innovative teaching methods. With a focus on inclusivity and achievement, the school strives to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed both in the classroom and in their future endeavors.

586

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carlton Hills Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	323
Hispanic	180
Black	4
Asian	31
Two or More	47
American Indian	1

White
323 (55.1 %)
Hispanic
180 (30.7 %)
Two or More
47 (8.0 %)
Asian
31 (5.3 %)
Black
4 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Santee
Phone:	(619)258-3400
Website:	http://www.santeesd.net
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	586
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	196
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	92

* 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 84

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 59

Grade 7 67

Grade 8 75