Carlton Elementary
San Jose, CA · Union Elementary · Grades K-5
396th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 93%· Stable
Carlton Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Carlton Elementary 396th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 93% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 93th in 2015 to 93th in 2025.
Carlton Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 319 students tested
Carlton Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 662 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 20.2% | 46.5% | ▲ 26.3 pts | |
| White | 51.3% | 32.6% | ▼ 18.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 12.9% | 10.3% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.1% | 9.4% | ▼ 4.7 pts | |
| Black | 0.7% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Carlton Elementary
Typical home value $1.97M in zip 95124 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Carlton Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Alta Vista ElementaryUnion Elementary · 0.5 mi away235th of 5,659
ELA 79% · Math 82% - 8Farnham CharterCambrian · 0.9 mi away · charter1,463rd of 5,659
ELA 56% · Math 57% - 10Blossom Hill ElementaryLos Gatos Union Elementary · 1.1 mi away270th of 5,659
ELA 81% · Math 79% - 9VillageCampbell Union · 1.5 mi away · charter789th of 5,659
ELA 69% · Math 67% - 10Oster ElementaryUnion Elementary · 1.5 mi away337th of 5,659
ELA 77% · Math 80% - 10Louise Van Meter ElementaryLos Gatos Union Elementary · 1.6 mi away481st of 5,659
ELA 72% · Math 78% - 9Capri ElementaryCampbell Union · 1.7 mi away · charter1,093rd of 5,659
ELA 63% · Math 62% - 10Noddin ElementaryUnion Elementary · 1.9 mi away453rd of 5,659
ELA 76% · Math 74%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Carlton Elementary in?
Carlton Elementary is part of the Union Elementary district in San Jose, California.
Is Carlton Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Carlton Elementary 396th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 93% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Carlton Elementary?
Asian 47%, White 33%, Two or more races 10%, Hispanic 9% (662 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Carlton Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95124 is $1.97M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.