Arundel Elementary

arundel.scsdk8.org/

388 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Arundel Elementary School, located in San Carlos, California, serves as a cornerstone of the local community, operating under the San Carlos School District. Known for its mascot, the "Knights," the school maintains a strong reputation for fostering a nurturing and academically rigorous environment. It serves students from kindergarten through fourth grade, focusing on building a solid educational foundation while encouraging social-emotional growth and character development.

The school is characterized by a highly active parent community and a dedicated faculty committed to student success. Arundel emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities, aiming to prepare students for their transition to middle school. By leveraging its website to maintain clear communication with families, Arundel promotes a collaborative culture where school spirit, academic achievement, and inclusive community values remain central to the student experience.

388

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arundel Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	129
Hispanic	57
Black	2
Asian	113
Two or More	87

White
129 (33.2%)
Asian
113 (29.1%)
Two or More
87 (22.4%)
Hispanic
57 (14.7%)
Black
2 (0.5%)

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:	San Carlos Elementary
Phone:	(650)508-7311
Website:	http://arundel.scsdk8.org/
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	43
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 117

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 88