Aliso Elementary

Summary:

Aliso Elementary is a public elementary school located in Carpinteria, California, serving 329 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Carpinteria Unified School District, which is ranked 526 out of 1,568 districts in the state.

While 3rd-grade students at Aliso Elementary perform above the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Math, 4th and 5th-grade students lag behind in proficiency rates, suggesting potential issues with academic progression. The school also faces significant challenges, including a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, from 8.9% in 2018-2019 to 25.4% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, Aliso Elementary has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 76.9% to 82.07% over the past few years, much higher than the nearby Summerland Elementary (46%) and Carpinteria Family (26.15%) schools.

The data reveals stark differences in performance between Aliso Elementary and some of the nearby schools, particularly Summerland Elementary and Carpinteria Family, which consistently outperform Aliso Elementary on standardized tests, have lower chronic absenteeism rates, and serve a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students. These factors, along with Aliso Elementary's relatively high student-teacher ratio, may be contributing to the school's academic challenges and the need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying issues.


Detail:

Public K-5

 4545 Carpinteria Ave.
       Carpinteria, CA  93013-1811


(805) 684-4539

District: Carpinteria Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2997th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,126 Help


Students who attend Aliso Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Carpinteria Middle
High:    Carpinteria Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  329

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
88.1%
White:
8.2%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.9% Help


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Compare Details Aliso Elementary ranks worse than 51.1% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Carpinteria Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.92. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (88.1%), White (8.2%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Carpinteria Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aliso Elementary is 18.2, which is the 2nd best among 3 elementary schools in the Carpinteria Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aliso Elementary is $7,126. 2 elementary schools in the Carpinteria Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Aliso Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Aliso Elementary 2997th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Aliso Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Carpinteria Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Carpinteria Unified 526th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Aliso Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Aliso Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 52.37 2042nd 4809 57.5%
2005 57.63 1849th 4822 61.7%
2006 58.69 1792nd 4818 62.8%
2007 66.88 1521st 5113 70.3%
2008 51.64 2283rd 5113 55.3%
2009 70.34 1421st 5193 72.6%
2010 75.44 1207th 5314 77.3%
2011 68.50 1550th 5377 71.2%
2012 75.15 1264th 5390 76.5%
2013 67.99 1678th 5530 69.7%
2015 53.48 2264th 5611 59.7%
2016 59.50 2013th 5614 64.1%
2017 66.22 1743rd 5692 69.4%
2018 67.44 1705th 5662 69.9%
2019 60.86 2019th 5789 65.1%
2021 45.79 706th 1417 50.2%
2022 39.67 3120th 5883 47.0%
2023 32.99 3648th 5874 37.9%
2024 42.92 2997th 5862 48.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Aliso Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.03 229th 3246 92.9%
2019 76.55 377th 3275 88.5%
2021 61.69 118th 602 80.4%
2022 58.92 801st 3311 75.8%
2023 55.14 977th 3250 69.9%
2024 52.45 1054th 3160 66.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Aliso Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.34 1275th 2420 47.3%
2024 41.97 1239th 2634 53.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Aliso Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.48 672nd 5084 86.8%
2019 75.13 916th 5173 82.3%
2021 67.48 273rd 1110 75.4%
2022 53.52 2063rd 5264 60.8%
2023 38.27 3202nd 5374 40.4%
2024 43.61 2847th 5511 48.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Aliso Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.75 1466th 5413 72.9%
2019 64.84 1755th 5492 68.0%
2021 42.93 652nd 1267 48.5%
2022 33.87 3424th 5635 39.2%
2023 31.89 3586th 5617 36.2%
2024 35.47 3371st 5605 39.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Aliso Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 44.90 933rd 2227 58.1%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Aliso Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 12.79 116th 130 10.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Aliso Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.83 1944th 5431 64.2%
2019 54.31 2238th 5510 59.4%
2021 48.24 584th 1272 54.1%
2022 47.14 2600th 5663 54.1%
2023 34.43 3448th 5650 39.0%
2024 50.27 2446th 5636 56.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Aliso Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.66 745th 4830 84.6%
2019 70.99 1123rd 4963 77.4%
2022 48.54 2302nd 5084 54.7%
2023 39.10 2981st 5098 41.5%
2024 42.85 2767th 5102 45.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Aliso Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Aliso Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 214 4 7 188 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1989 221 3 7 202 1 n/a n/a 0 434
1990 223 6 8 207 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1991 237 4 8 192 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1992 250 2 4 189 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1993 200 3 4 159 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1994 182 6 3 185 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1995 171 6 8 217 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1996 171 6 8 217 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1997 168 4 10 227 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1998 162 1 11 226 1 n/a n/a 0 401
1999 147 2 8 230 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2000 130 1 10 277 1 n/a n/a 0 419
2001 111 6 9 313 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2002 93 12 12 291 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2003 93 12 12 291 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2004 93 12 8 352 0 n/a n/a 0 465
2005 91 10 10 319 1 n/a n/a 0 431
2006 77 8 10 315 1 n/a n/a 2 413
2007 76 4 9 312 1 n/a n/a 3 405
2008 65 5 9 358 1 n/a n/a 0 438
2009 60 7 7 307 2 1 8 0 392
2010 70 4 7 309 3 1 1 0 395
2011 79 4 7 322 4 0 1 0 417
2012 84 3 7 351 2 0 1 0 448
2013 73 2 7 356 2 0 3 0 443
2014 75 3 5 359 2 0 3 0 447
2015 63 3 5 345 1 0 2 0 419
2016 55 2 5 338 1 0 4 0 405
2017 60 2 2 355 1 0 4 0 424
2018 41 2 1 338 1 0 5 0 388
2019 48 4 2 331 1 0 3 0 389
2020 48 3 2 305 0 0 4 0 362
2021 38 1 1 284 0 0 5 0 329
2022 32 2 4 304 0 0 5 0 347
2023 27 3 3 290 0 0 6 0 329

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Aliso Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 413 17.0 24.2 n/a
1989 434 18.4 23.5 n/a
1990 444 17.4 25.5 n/a
1991 441 18.0 24.5 n/a
1992 445 18.3 24.3 20.4
1993 366 15.0 24.4 35.2
1994 376 15.5 24.3 38.8
1995 402 15.0 26.8 45.5
1996 402 15.0 26.8 45.5
1997 409 15.0 27.3 45.5
1998 401 18.0 22.3 41.9
1999 387 18.0 21.5 62.5
2000 419 19.0 22.1 61.6
2001 439 20.0 22.0 56.3
2002 408 21.2 19.2 62.7
2003 408 21.2 19.2 62.7
2004 465 23.1 20.1 68.4
2005 431 20.3 21.2 59.6
2006 413 19.0 21.7 64.7
2007 405 19.5 20.8 67.2
2008 438 24.1 18.2 74.9
2009 392 19.0 19.0 75.5
2010 395 16.0 24.6 80.5
2011 417 n/a n/a 77.5
2012 448 19.0 23.5 74.3
2013 443 17.0 26.0 71.1
2014 447 19.0 23.5 78.5
2015 419 17.0 24.6 79.7
2016 405 16.0 25.3 81.5
2017 424 17.0 24.9 76.2
2018 388 17.0 22.8 76
2019 389 17.0 22.8 71.5
2020 362 n/a n/a 74.3
2021 329 17.0 19.3 82.1
2022 347 18.0 19.2 80.4
2023 329 18.0 18.2 76.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Aliso Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 413 17.0 24.2 n/a
1989 434 18.4 23.5 n/a
1990 444 17.4 25.5 n/a
1991 441 18.0 24.5 n/a
1992 445 18.3 24.3 20.4
1993 366 15.0 24.4 35.2
1994 376 15.5 24.3 38.8
1995 402 15.0 26.8 45.5
1996 402 15.0 26.8 45.5
1997 409 15.0 27.3 45.5
1998 401 18.0 22.3 41.9
1999 387 18.0 21.5 62.5
2000 419 19.0 22.1 61.6
2001 439 20.0 22.0 56.3
2002 408 21.2 19.2 62.7
2003 408 21.2 19.2 62.7
2004 465 23.1 20.1 68.4
2005 431 20.3 21.2 59.6
2006 413 19.0 21.7 64.7
2007 405 19.5 20.8 67.2
2008 438 24.1 18.2 74.9
2009 392 19.0 19.0 75.5
2010 395 16.0 24.6 80.5
2011 417 n/a n/a 77.5
2012 448 19.0 23.5 74.3
2013 443 17.0 26.0 71.1
2014 447 19.0 23.5 78.5
2015 419 17.0 24.6 79.7
2016 405 16.0 25.3 81.5
2017 424 17.0 24.9 76.2
2018 388 17.0 22.8 76
2019 389 17.0 22.8 71.5
2020 362 n/a n/a 74.3
2021 329 17.0 19.3 82.1
2022 347 18.0 19.2 80.4
2023 329 18.0 18.2 76.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Aliso Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201294.0%1.0%1.0%4.0%97.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201396.0%4.0%0.0%0.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%
201478.0%22.0%0.0%0.0%78.0%78.0%78.0%78.0%78.0%
201587.0%0.0%2.0%11.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%87.0%87.0%
2016100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201795.0%0.0%0.0%5.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201894.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%94.0%≥95.0%
201993.0%0.0%7.0%93.0%93.0%≥98.0%93.0%93.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Aliso Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,126

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Aliso Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2019th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 3648th of 5874 Elementary schools
 27.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Aliso Elementary)51.137
 14.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Carpinteria Unified)52.141.1
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Aliso Elementary)6639.1
 26.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Carpinteria Unified)60.849.7
 11.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Aliso Elementary)46.839.3
 7.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Carpinteria Unified)42.647.4
 4.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Aliso Elementary)52.430.5
 21.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Carpinteria Unified)45.543.9
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Aliso Elementary)56.631.4
 25.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Carpinteria Unified)54.538.3
 16.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Aliso Elementary)5317.7
 35.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Carpinteria Unified)46.125.5
 20.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Aliso Elementary)26.515.7
 10.8%
   5th Grade Science (Carpinteria Unified)29.221.5
 7.7%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students389329
 15.4%
African American43
 25%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic331290
 12.4%
Pacific Islander00
White4827
 43.8%
Two or More Races36
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.5%76.9%
 5.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Aliso Elementary

Students who attend Aliso Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carpinteria Middle
High : Carpinteria Senior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 329 students attended Aliso Elementary.

Students at Aliso Elementary are 88% Hispanic, 8% White, 2% Two or more races.

Aliso Elementary ranks 2997th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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