Is Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary a good school?

Yes. Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary ranks in the top 7.2% of California elementary schools.

How many students attend Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 830 students attended Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary?

Students at Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary are 37% Asian, 30% Hispanic, 19% White, 10% Two or more races, 4% African American.

What schools do graduates of Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary attend?

Students who attend Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Day Creek Intermediate High : Rancho Cucamonga High

Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary

Summary:

Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary is a public elementary school located in Alta Loma, California, serving 830 students in grades K-5. This exceptional school is part of the Etiwanda Elementary District, which is ranked 186 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary consistently ranks among the top 10% of California elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 424-606 over the past several years. The school's students perform exceptionally well on standardized tests, with 75.99% proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 75.36% proficient or better in Mathematics for the 2023-2024 school year, significantly outperforming the Etiwanda Elementary District and the state of California. The school's performance is particularly strong in certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students (ranked 82nd out of 5,102 California elementary schools) and English Language Learners (ranked 64th out of 3,160 California elementary schools). Despite having a significant population of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 48.07% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's academic performance remains exceptional, with the low-income student subgroup ranking 219th out of 5,511 California elementary schools in 2023-2024.

When compared to nearby schools within the Etiwanda Elementary District, Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary consistently outperforms its peers on standardized test scores and other key metrics. For example, Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary's English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics proficiency rates are significantly higher than those of Grapeland Elementary, Terra Vista Elementary, and Caryn Elementary, which are all within a 1.6-mile radius. This suggests that Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary is a standout school within the local community, offering a high-quality educational experience for its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public K-5

6989 Kenyon Way
Alta Loma, CA 91701-8605

(909) 989-6120

District: Etiwanda Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
424^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,989

Students who attend Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Day Creek Intermediate
High:	Rancho Cucamonga High

Student/teacher ratio: 24.9

Number of students: 830

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

37.3%

Hispanic:

29.9%

White:

18.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary ranks better than 92.8% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2^nd among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Etiwanda Elementary School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.1. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Student population at Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (37.3%), Hispanic (29.9%), White (18.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary is 24.9. 11 elementary schools in the Etiwanda Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary employs 33.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary is $5,989, which is the 3^rd highest among 13 elementary schools in the Etiwanda Elementary School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary 424^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Etiwanda Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Etiwanda Elementary 186^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	91.03	452^nd	4809	90.6%
2005	84.50	753^rd	4822	84.4%
2006	87.28	628^th	4818	87.0%
2007	76.31	1124^th	5113	78.0%
2008	76.49	1120^th	5113	78.1%
2009	87.66	605^th	5193	88.3%
2010	78.10	1089^th	5314	79.5%
2011	87.46	605^th	5377	88.7%
2012	83.88	795^th	5390	85.3%
2013	82.29	933^rd	5530	83.1%
2015	76.44	1258^th	5611	77.6%
2016	77.33	1223^rd	5614	78.2%
2017	84.76	926^th	5692	83.7%
2018	91.00	570^th	5662	89.9%
2019	92.96	443^rd	5789	92.3%
2022	91.85	606^th	5883	89.7%
2023	92.27	555^th	5874	90.6%
2024	94.10	424^th	5862	92.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	62.50	274^th	669	59.0%
2024	76.09	154^th	669	77.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	99.71	13^th	3311	99.6%
2023	97.40	54^th	3250	98.3%
2024	94.68	64^th	3160	98.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	95.78	90^th	2420	96.3%
2024	97.33	57^th	2634	97.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	90.07	282^nd	5084	94.5%
2019	94.53	160^th	5173	96.9%
2022	97.10	109^th	5264	97.9%
2023	96.90	122^nd	5374	97.7%
2024	95.44	219^th	5511	96.0%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	98.89	5^th	356	98.6%
2023	97.72	4^th	336	98.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	87.46	698^th	5413	87.1%
2019	92.26	412^th	5492	92.5%
2022	91.18	569^th	5635	89.9%
2023	91.95	508^th	5617	91.0%
2024	94.54	326^th	5605	94.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	97.30	58^th	2128	97.3%
2019	90.69	168^th	2585	93.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	91.34	495^th	5431	90.9%
2019	91.33	488^th	5510	91.1%
2022	90.47	598^th	5663	89.4%
2023	89.28	664^th	5650	88.2%
2024	91.07	537^th	5636	90.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	65.25	453^rd	1071	57.7%
2019	77.48	193^rd	1149	83.2%
2022	70.56	376^th	1154	67.4%
2023	64.31	527^th	1190	55.7%
2024	63.36	548^th	1203	54.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	96.00	107^th	4830	97.8%
2019	98.37	49^th	4963	99.0%
2022	95.24	180^th	5084	96.5%
2023	93.40	222^nd	5098	95.6%
2024	97.51	82^nd	5102	98.4%

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Rank History for White students at Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	80.96	422^nd	2737	84.6%
2019	76.43	585^th	2834	79.4%
2022	73.70	671^st	2726	75.4%
2023	80.77	396^th	2662	85.1%
2024	73.53	684^th	2647	74.2%

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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.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	273	68	98	124	2	n/a	n/a	0	565
1996	273	68	98	124	2	n/a	n/a	0	565
1997	294	62	97	136	1	n/a	n/a	0	590
1998	337	68	102	152	1	n/a	n/a	0	660
1999	369	72	107	158	1	n/a	n/a	0	707
2000	272	61	98	128	0	n/a	n/a	22	581
2001	310	84	98	166	1	n/a	n/a	52	711
2002	346	90	119	207	5	n/a	n/a	33	800
2003	346	90	119	207	5	n/a	n/a	33	800
2004	299	80	105	167	1	n/a	n/a	124	776
2005	266	69	96	172	0	n/a	n/a	151	754
2006	261	59	84	172	0	n/a	n/a	166	742
2007	231	55	90	157	0	n/a	n/a	147	680
2008	223	48	80	150	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	501
2009	220	44	83	141	0	3	156	0	647
2010	215	46	94	245	0	3	40	0	643
2011	215	43	104	222	0	2	41	0	627
2012	211	39	104	216	0	1	37	0	608
2013	202	36	96	218	0	1	35	0	588
2014	221	37	98	234	0	0	36	0	626
2015	204	28	103	232	3	0	38	0	608
2016	185	23	94	231	3	0	41	0	577
2017	184	22	99	229	2	0	42	0	578
2018	159	15	110	240	1	0	41	0	566
2019	149	13	108	233	0	0	47	0	550
2020	147	27	141	245	0	1	63	0	624
2021	145	28	159	244	0	1	64	0	641
2022	149	32	243	265	0	1	79	0	769
2023	157	33	310	248	0	1	81	0	830

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 Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	565	20.4	27.7	8.3
1996	565	20.4	27.7	8.3
1997	590	26.0	22.7	7.6
1998	660	28.0	23.6	7.3
1999	707	31.0	22.8	8.2
2000	581	27.0	21.5	12.7
2001	711	30.0	23.7	9.9
2002	800	35.5	22.5	11.5
2003	800	35.5	22.5	11.5
2004	776	34.0	22.8	8.9
2005	754	33.0	22.8	12.8
2006	742	31.8	23.3	10.1
2007	680	32.0	21.3	14.3
2008	501	32.0	15.7	17.6
2009	647	28.0	20.5	14.5
2010	643	28.0	22.9	15.1
2011	627	n/a	n/a	17.5
2012	608	23.0	26.4	n/a
2013	588	23.0	25.5	22.4
2014	626	25.0	25.0	27
2015	608	25.0	24.3	30.8
2016	577	24.0	24.0	31
2017	578	24.0	24.0	32.4
2018	566	20.1	28.1	39.8
2019	550	22.0	25.0	39.6
2020	624	n/a	n/a	28.4
2021	641	26.6	24.0	31.4
2022	769	32.3	23.7	45
2023	830	33.2	24.9	48.1

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 Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	565	20.4	27.7	8.3
1996	565	20.4	27.7	8.3
1997	590	26.0	22.7	7.6
1998	660	28.0	23.6	7.3
1999	707	31.0	22.8	8.2
2000	581	27.0	21.5	12.7
2001	711	30.0	23.7	9.9
2002	800	35.5	22.5	11.5
2003	800	35.5	22.5	11.5
2004	776	34.0	22.8	8.9
2005	754	33.0	22.8	12.8
2006	742	31.8	23.3	10.1
2007	680	32.0	21.3	14.3
2008	501	32.0	15.7	17.6
2009	647	28.0	20.5	14.5
2010	643	28.0	22.9	15.1
2011	627	n/a	n/a	17.5
2012	608	23.0	26.4	n/a
2013	588	23.0	25.5	22.4
2014	626	25.0	25.0	27
2015	608	25.0	24.3	30.8
2016	577	24.0	24.0	31
2017	578	24.0	24.0	32.4
2018	566	20.1	28.1	39.8
2019	550	22.0	25.0	39.6
2020	624	n/a	n/a	28.4
2021	641	26.6	24.0	31.4
2022	769	32.3	23.7	45
2023	830	33.2	24.9	48.1

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.

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