Carmen Dragon Elementary

www.antiochschools.net/domain/9

495 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Carmen Dragon Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Antioch, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Antioch Unified School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and character building. The school typically focuses on foundational literacy and mathematics skills, while providing various resources to help prepare its diverse student population for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Carmen Dragon Elementary is known for being a neighborhood hub that encourages parent and community involvement. The school staff works to create a safe and inclusive campus culture, often utilizing tiered support systems to address the individual needs of students. By prioritizing both academic achievement and the overall well-being of its students, the school strives to empower children to become responsible, life-long learners within the Antioch community.

495

Total Students

22.6

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carmen Dragon Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	57
Hispanic	160
Black	155
Asian	87
Two or More	22
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	11

Hispanic
160 (32.3%)
Black
155 (31.3%)
Asian
87 (17.6%)
White
57 (11.5%)
Two or More
22 (4.4%)
Pacific Islander
11 (2.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Antioch Unified
Phone:	(925)779-7475
Website:	http://www.antiochschools.net/domain/9
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	275
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 102

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 59