Tularcitos Elementary School

35 Ford Rd.
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 447 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tularcitos Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • : 77% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tularcitos Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Tularcitos Elementary School's student population of 447 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
447 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1970

School Rankings

Tularcitos Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tularcitos Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#540 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
72%
34%
77%
47%
55-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
21%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
65%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Carmel Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tularcitos Elementary School's ranking?
Tularcitos Elementary School is ranked #540 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Tularcitos Elementary School often compared to?
Tularcitos Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spreckels Elementary School, Toro Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Tularcitos Elementary School?
447 students attend Tularcitos Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Tularcitos Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tularcitos Elementary School?
Tularcitos Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tularcitos Elementary School offer ?
Tularcitos Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tularcitos Elementary School part of?
Tularcitos Elementary School is part of Carmel Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • : 77% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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