Charleston Elementary

Summary:

Charleston Elementary is a public elementary school located in Los Banos, California, serving 350 students in grades K-6. It is part of the Los Banos Unified School District, which is ranked 1182 out of 1568 districts in the state.

Charleston Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic assessments, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy ranging from 40.68% to 53.45% across grade levels, compared to the district's 30.97% to 34.86% and the state's 42.8% to 47.37%. In Mathematics, Charleston's proficiency rates range from 28.79% to 48.65%, outpacing the district's 18.49% to 36.64% and the state's 34.31% to 45.64%. The school also excels in Science assessments, with a 5th-grade proficiency rate of 30.3% compared to the district's 17.56% and the state's 32.68%. Charleston's Hispanic and English Language Learner students perform significantly better than their counterparts in the district and state.

While Charleston Elementary's academic performance is strong, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 3.1% in 2018-2019 to 18.0% in 2022-2023, which is still lower than the district's 35.1% and the nearby Volta and Mercey Springs Elementary schools. Additionally, Charleston serves a high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 51.19% to 58.29% over the past few years. This suggests that the school may face additional challenges in supporting student learning and achievement, and may require targeted interventions and resources to address the needs of its student population.


Detail:

Public K-6

 18463 West Charleston Rd.
       Los Banos, CA  93635-9540


(209) 826-5270

District: Los Banos Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2431st of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,333 Help


Students who attend Charleston Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Creekside Junior High
High:    Los Banos High

Student/teacher ratio:  25.0 Help
Number of students:  350

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
70.0%
White:
25.1%
Asian:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.3% Help


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Compare Details Charleston Elementary ranks better than 58.5% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks first among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Los Banos Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.3. (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 (70%), White (25.1%), Asian (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Los Banos Unified School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Charleston Elementary is 25. 4 elementary schools in the Los Banos Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Charleston Elementary is $8,333, which is the 3rd highest among 8 elementary schools in the Los Banos Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Charleston Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Charleston Elementary 2431st of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Charleston Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Los Banos Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Banos Unified 1182nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Charleston Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Charleston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 47.19 2297th 4809 52.2%
2005 46.96 2340th 4822 51.5%
2006 53.85 2014th 4818 58.2%
2007 68.00 1461st 5113 71.4%
2008 78.70 1032nd 5113 79.8%
2009 75.53 1181st 5193 77.3%
2010 65.44 1699th 5314 68.0%
2011 61.21 1951st 5377 63.7%
2012 57.72 2169th 5390 59.8%
2013 60.13 2102nd 5530 62.0%
2015 50.59 2414th 5611 57.0%
2016 39.32 3115th 5614 44.5%
2017 51.57 2461st 5692 56.8%
2018 55.08 2281st 5662 59.7%
2019 55.27 2295th 5789 60.4%
2022 34.50 3487th 5883 40.7%
2023 43.91 2894th 5874 50.7%
2024 52.30 2431st 5862 58.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Charleston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.10 855th 3250 73.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Charleston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.24 2020th 5084 60.3%
2019 58.06 1893rd 5173 63.4%
2022 29.92 3847th 5264 26.9%
2023 36.88 3328th 5374 38.1%
2024 45.00 2746th 5511 50.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Charleston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.08 1751st 5413 67.7%
2019 67.57 1627th 5492 70.4%
2022 34.37 3379th 5635 40.0%
2023 37.66 3168th 5617 43.6%
2024 52.46 2302nd 5605 58.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Charleston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.86 2798th 5431 48.5%
2019 42.19 2905th 5510 47.3%
2022 36.01 3268th 5663 42.3%
2023 48.88 2516th 5650 55.5%
2024 51.04 2403rd 5636 57.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Charleston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.10 1486th 4830 69.2%
2019 67.82 1260th 4963 74.6%
2022 35.90 3225th 5084 36.6%
2023 42.23 2738th 5098 46.3%
2024 54.89 1958th 5102 61.6%
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Rank History for White students at Charleston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.27 1658th 2737 39.4%
2019 37.57 1918th 2834 32.3%
2022 24.04 2174th 2726 20.2%
2023 47.08 1508th 2662 43.4%
2024 47.87 1483rd 2647 44.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Charleston Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 39 3 0 86 0 n/a n/a 0 128
1989 38 3 0 91 0 n/a n/a 0 132
1990 77 2 0 111 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1991 84 2 5 100 0 n/a n/a 0 191
1992 84 3 4 121 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1993 115 7 4 127 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1994 132 6 3 132 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1995 129 5 9 104 2 n/a n/a 0 249
1996 129 5 9 104 2 n/a n/a 0 249
1997 133 2 5 99 2 n/a n/a 0 241
1998 137 5 6 102 2 n/a n/a 0 252
1999 141 5 7 122 2 n/a n/a 0 277
2000 138 5 6 108 2 n/a n/a 0 259
2001 141 7 12 103 1 n/a n/a 5 269
2002 134 5 6 154 6 n/a n/a 1 306
2003 134 5 6 154 6 n/a n/a 1 306
2004 146 6 6 160 4 n/a n/a 6 328
2005 130 5 4 167 1 n/a n/a 15 322
2006 140 5 9 165 1 n/a n/a 18 338
2007 152 6 11 159 1 n/a n/a 27 356
2008 169 4 11 199 1 n/a n/a 0 384
2009 162 3 8 200 0 3 35 0 411
2010 0 1 2 40 0 0 376 0 419
2011 196 2 2 231 0 0 3 0 434
2012 187 0 2 230 0 0 0 0 419
2013 178 1 7 228 0 0 0 0 414
2014 162 4 7 217 0 0 0 0 390
2015 148 4 6 198 0 0 2 0 358
2016 144 3 9 218 0 1 3 0 378
2017 129 3 11 234 1 3 4 0 385
2018 134 1 10 246 2 4 5 0 402
2019 124 1 9 231 2 5 8 0 380
2020 119 2 9 232 3 4 7 0 376
2021 116 5 7 236 3 5 7 0 379
2022 95 3 6 243 1 3 2 0 353
2023 88 3 6 245 2 3 3 0 350

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 Charleston Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 128 5.0 25.6 n/a
1989 132 4.5 29.3 n/a
1990 190 8.5 22.3 n/a
1991 191 9.0 21.2 n/a
1992 212 9.1 23.2 68.4
1993 253 10.0 25.3 58.5
1994 273 11.0 24.8 43.6
1995 249 11.0 22.6 36.1
1996 249 11.0 22.6 36.1
1997 241 12.0 20.1 46.1
1998 252 13.5 18.7 51.2
1999 277 15.5 17.9 40.4
2000 259 13.0 19.9 42.9
2001 269 13.0 20.7 28.8
2002 306 15.0 20.4 35.7
2003 306 15.0 20.4 35.7
2004 328 16.0 20.5 36.3
2005 322 17.0 18.9 47.2
2006 338 17.0 19.9 30.9
2007 356 17.0 20.9 37.4
2008 384 19.0 20.2 39.8
2009 411 18.0 20.6 32.6
2010 419 19.0 22.0 35.1
2011 434 n/a n/a 29.3
2012 419 14.0 29.9 n/a
2013 414 14.0 29.5 52.7
2014 390 14.0 27.8 48.5
2015 358 14.0 25.5 49.4
2016 378 14.0 27.0 54
2017 385 14.0 27.5 54
2018 402 14.0 28.7 53.2
2019 380 14.0 27.1 55.8
2020 376 n/a n/a 54.5
2021 379 14.0 27.0 51.2
2022 353 13.7 25.7 52.4
2023 350 14.0 25.0 58.3

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 Charleston Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 128 5.0 25.6 n/a
1989 132 4.5 29.3 n/a
1990 190 8.5 22.3 n/a
1991 191 9.0 21.2 n/a
1992 212 9.1 23.2 68.4
1993 253 10.0 25.3 58.5
1994 273 11.0 24.8 43.6
1995 249 11.0 22.6 36.1
1996 249 11.0 22.6 36.1
1997 241 12.0 20.1 46.1
1998 252 13.5 18.7 51.2
1999 277 15.5 17.9 40.4
2000 259 13.0 19.9 42.9
2001 269 13.0 20.7 28.8
2002 306 15.0 20.4 35.7
2003 306 15.0 20.4 35.7
2004 328 16.0 20.5 36.3
2005 322 17.0 18.9 47.2
2006 338 17.0 19.9 30.9
2007 356 17.0 20.9 37.4
2008 384 19.0 20.2 39.8
2009 411 18.0 20.6 32.6
2010 419 19.0 22.0 35.1
2011 434 n/a n/a 29.3
2012 419 14.0 29.9 n/a
2013 414 14.0 29.5 52.7
2014 390 14.0 27.8 48.5
2015 358 14.0 25.5 49.4
2016 378 14.0 27.0 54
2017 385 14.0 27.5 54
2018 402 14.0 28.7 53.2
2019 380 14.0 27.1 55.8
2020 376 n/a n/a 54.5
2021 379 14.0 27.0 51.2
2022 353 13.7 25.7 52.4
2023 350 14.0 25.0 58.3

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

Charleston Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201294.0%0.0%0.0%6.0%97.0%100.0%100.0%95.0%98.0%
201394.0%3.0%0.0%3.0%94.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%95.0%
201494.0%0.0%4.0%2.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%94.0%96.0%
2015100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201695.0%2.0%0.0%3.0%95.0%98.0%98.0%95.0%98.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
202096.2%1.9%1.9%96.2%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Charleston Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,333

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Charleston 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 2295th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2894th of 5874 Elementary schools
 9.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Charleston Elementary)46.242.6
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Banos Unified)37.526.9
 10.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Charleston Elementary)42.344.4
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Los Banos Unified)39.831.3
 8.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Charleston Elementary)5245.9
 6.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Banos Unified)37.130.4
 6.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Charleston Elementary)5642.6
 13.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Los Banos Unified)33.623.9
 9.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Charleston Elementary)61.945.6
 16.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Banos Unified)4535.5
 9.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Charleston Elementary)36.522.8
 13.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Los Banos Unified)32.618.4
 14.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Charleston Elementary)24.215.8
 8.4%
   5th Grade Science (Los Banos Unified)20.616.4
 4.2%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Charleston Elementary)52.541.3
 11.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Banos Unified)36.527.6
 8.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Charleston Elementary)44.317.4
 26.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Los Banos Unified)25.916.8
 9.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students380350
 7.9%
African American13
 200%
American Indian22
Asian96
 33.3%
Hispanic231245
 6.1%
Pacific Islander53
 40%
White12488
 29%
Two or More Races83
 62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.8%58.3%
 2.5%


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Students at Charleston Elementary are 70% Hispanic, 25% White, 2% Asian.

Charleston Elementary ranks 2431st of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 350 students attended Charleston Elementary.

Students who attend Charleston Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Creekside Junior High
High : Los Banos High


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